Leave No One Behind in Global Education: Reflecting on Principles and Practices across Europe
GENE and BeGlobal invite organisations across Europe to contribute to a new research initiative on “Leaving No One Behind” (LNOB) in Global Education by sharing examples of their principles and practices. We invite organisations to contribute by completing our survey (approx. 30 mins).
Why this research?
The commitment to leave no one behind is a core principle shared across major policy frameworks. It lies at the heart of Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals, and it is reaffirmed in the European Declaration on Global Education to 2050 and national policies such as Belgium’s Strategic Note on Global Citizenship Education.
These frameworks highlight the need to strengthen equity and justice in Global Education by ensuring access and meaningful engagement for underrepresented groups, especially those who are vulnerable or marginalised.
Across Europe, Global Education often reaches some social groups more than others. There is a growing need to engage organisations from different social milieus, marginalised groups, diaspora communities, and voices from the Global South. This research explores intentional practices that address these inequalities in access and engagement.
What do we mean by Leave No One Behind in Global Education?
Leave No One Behind (LNOB) in Global Education is about promoting equitable access and meaningful engagement of underrepresented groups, while, at the same time, being a critical lens to examine the systemic forces that reinforce inequalities.
LNOB involves:
Identifying and reaching groups that are underrepresented in Global Education
Creating spaces where diverse groups can contribute and shape Global Education policy and practice
Reflecting critically on who is not being reached and what structural forces might be keeping them out and what change is needed to counteract these forces
Ensuring that Global Education serves as a transformative tool to challenge increasing structural inequalities
LNOB calls for engaging groups with different characteristics and experiences of exclusion. This means:
Reaching out to all underrepresented groups with limited prior engagement in Global Education
Reaching out to people and groups with different or opposing worldviews
Reaching out and engaging groups facing intersecting forms of discrimination (e.g., gender, disability, migration background, socioeconomic status)
Engaging organisations from less-represented social milieus working on related issues
Expanding to overlooked geographic areas, such as rural or working-class regions
Diversifying to educational settings beyond traditional schools, including early childhood, adult, vocational and technical education
Aims of the research
This research examines how organisations across Europe are putting the LNOB principle into practice. It aims to:
Document practices that promote equality and justice in Global Education
Identify lessons learned and challenges encountered by organisations prioritising LNOB
Findings, including case studies, insights, and recommendations, will be shared in a publication designed to support learning and strengthen policy and practice in the field.
How can you get involved?
We invite organisations to contribute by completing our survey (approx. 30 mins).
Your contribution will help document inclusive practices that strengthen equity and justice in Global Education. By sharing your experience, you support better policymaking, and more effective practice across Europe. Thank you for your collaboration!
