Registrations have opened for the Fourth Forum for History Education, which will take place in Budapest from 11-13 June, under the title "Where Learners Meet History: Reaffirming the Role of History Education in the 21st Century". The event will underline the role of learners through an examination of the spaces and conditions in which they engage with history, as well as the challenges they face in doing so.
Built upon the shared values of human rights, democracy, and the rule of law, the Council of Europe's Intergovernmental Programme on History Education serves the organisation's mission when it comes to how history is taught, summarised in a single motto: "Teaching history, grounding democracy". At the heart of this effort are the Annual Forums on History Education that provide a platform for learners, educators, policymakers, academics, curriculum developers, and civil society to rethink, refine and develop guidelines for improving history education, as well as reaffirm its role in building democratic societies and safeguarding human rights.
Three Forums have already been held in Belgrade (2022), Brussels (2023), and Bologna (2024), tackling the themes of historical sites, the digital age, and higher education respectively.
