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As the scope of our work grows we are looking for additional full time and part time staff in administrative, organisational and fundraising positions

After the success of EuroSDC 2024, the bidding process for 2025 is now opened. If you or your organisation is interested in hosting the best high school debaters across Europe, please read on to find out all the details about the bidding process.

Debate workshops in Estonia, Czechia, and Slovenia introduced youth trainers in tools for critical EU discussions, enhancing understanding and debate skills across Europe

We are saddened to report on the passing of wonderful educator and a member of the global debate community - Ronna Liggett.

IDEA's "United for Ukraine" initiative has provided critical support to the Ukrainian debate community, offering immediate aid, medical supplies, and psychological support. Transitioning to long-term assistance, we are now focusing on integration of ...

The European Schools Debating Championship in Prague spotlights DEUS workshops, championing European values and combating disinformation. This initiative, supported brings together young people across 20 countires to debate key issues, promoting cri...

IDEA member, Romanian Association for Debate Oratory and Rhetoric (ARDOR) hosted a panel discussion on the topic ”Japanese and Romanian Debate Formats and Communities” in which a very interesting school friendly debate format from Japan was explored.

Explore our latest climate courses on Learningbase, designed under the Erasmus+ initiative to engage learners in vital environmental discussions and actions through interactive learning experiences.

The Winter Holidays Open (WHO) 2023, a major European debate tournament in Zagreb, Croatia, showcased talent from 18 countries with 87 teams. Organized by the Croatian Debate Society with 69 international volunteer adjudicators, WHO 2023 emphasized s...

Registrations open and motions are announced for European schools debating championship

With sadness of his passing, we want to remember Ilija Zupanovski and his role and contribution to supporting the culture of debate in North Macedonia.

The inaugural edition of the European Schools Debating Championships will take place in Prague in February 2024.