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UNESCO Schools Network
UNESCO Schools Network connects over 11,500 member schools in 182 countries that work towards the common goal of building the defenses of peace in the minds of children and young people by working in support of international understanding, peace, intercultural
dialogue, sustainable development, and quality education in practice. Member school benefits include participation in a variety of theme-based projects at the national and international level; access to resources and professional and development opportunities;
networking with member schools at the provincial, national, and global level; and participation in national conferences.
More information
Membership
There are two membership levels for Canadian schools.
Level 1: Candidate schools
Please contact Barb Ryeburn, BCTF Social Justice Administrative Staff at bryeburn@bctf.ca for more information and to submit your application form.
Level 2: Member schools
Successful candidate schools can request a membership form by contacting Barb Ryeburn at bryeburn@bctf.ca.
Guide for National Co-ordinators
Reporting
Candidate and member schools are asked to submit report forms to the provincial co-ordinator at the end of each school year.
Articles by BCTF UNESCO Schools Network members
UNESCO resources
Climate action
Equity and inclusion
Black History
Facing
the Change: Canada and the International Decade for People of African Descent
Global citizenship education
Oceans
Reconciliation
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)