UN Day 2025 in Dresden to Focus on “Education Shapes the Future”

Date

Oct 24, 2025

Time

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Affiliation

Jan Donhauser, Prof. Dr. Edeltraud Günther, Prof. Dr. Christian Leßmann, Henriette Greulich, Prof. Dr. Kamila Cygan-Rehm,

Language

de

Main Topic

Gesellschaft, Philos., Erzieh.

Other Topics

Willkommen

Description

On 24 October 2025, from 6 pm, a commemorative event will take place at Dresden City Hall to mark United Nations Day 2025. This year’s focus is on the theme “Education Shapes the Future”, highlighting the importance of inclusive and high-quality education in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The event will examine how gender disparities in STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) emerge at an early stage, the global dimensions of this phenomenon, and how innovative teaching and learning formats can contribute to greater educational equality. In line with the theme, the programme will centre on Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. The event will be opened by Jan Donhauser, First Mayor of the City of Dresden and Head of the Department for Education, Youth and Sport. A keynote and moderation will be provided by Professor Christian Leßmann (TU Dresden). A panel discussion with experts from science, education, and policy will follow, including UNU-FLORES director Edeltraud Günther, Henriette Greulich (ZiLL, TU Dresden), and Professor Kamila Cygan-Rehm (TU Dresden), among others. In the second part of the evening, the 26th Lokale Agenda Dresden Award will be presented. The award recognises local initiatives that contribute to sustainable development and social transformation in the city. The evening will conclude with a reception offering refreshments and an opportunity to engage with award winners and guests. The event is organised by UNU-FLORES in cooperation with Lokale Agenda 21 für Dresden e.V., the City of Dresden, TU Dresden, the Center for International Studies (ZIS), the United Nations Association of Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt & Thuringia, and the Lionsclub Dresden Agenda 21 e.V. Participation is free of charge but requires registration, which opens on 1 September 2025 via the TU Dresden website. A livestream will also be available without registration. The venue is fully accessible and equipped with elevators, wheelchair seating, and an inductive hearing system. Participants with specific needs are encouraged to indicate them during registration.

Links

• Registration Link

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