Contents



Preface

This book has three main topics in the title: Education, Human Rights, and Peace. There is a two- or three-way relationship between these topics: right to education has been recognized as a human right - education has a role in peace-building. All three topics have a significant role in sustainable development. The aim of sustainable development is to balance our economic, environmental and social needs, allowing prosperity for current and future generations [1]. Countries must be allowed to meet their basic needs of employment, food, energy, water and sanitation. Everybody has the right to a healthy, clean and safe environment. The environmentally sustainable economic growth is synonym to the prevalent concept of Sustainable Development, the goal of which is to achieve balance/harmony between environmental sustainability, economic sustainability and socio-political

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights states that everyone has the right to education, hence the right applies to all individuals, although children are considered as the main beneficiaries [2]. However, International law does not protect the right to pre-primary education and international documents generally omit references to

Education is the act or process of imparting knowledge, especially at a school, college, or university. Education encourages independent thinking, and it opens doors to new ideas. Independent thinkers tend to try to make sense of the world and draw their own conclusions instead of blindly following the beliefs of others. Independent thinkers may be less likely to join militant groups or be followers and

The world surrounding schools have changed essentially since the beginning of the 21st century – the effects of globalization and the challenges of a sustainable future. Skills and competencies required in society and working life have changed so that it is necessary to examine educational contents, pedagogy and schools' working practices. The quality of higher education is an important prerequisite of sustainable social and economic development of society. Global reforms are needed in education management in relation to changes in the operating environment and professional qualification [5]. This book comprises a chapter on the police education in the United Kingdom which is a good example of the changes in competencies

What are Human Rights? They are rights inherent to all human beings, regardless of race, sex, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or any other status.

may instead be leaders towards positive change and action [4].

Part II. Human Rights and Equality in Sustainable Development

sustainability [1].

education at this level [3].

required in contemporary society.

Part I. Education and Sustainable Development
