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Deadline extended to October 28th! All interested candidates invited to apply for the position. More information in the post.

The Erasmus+ "Voice of Vocation" project hosted a teacher training in Rome, focusing on integrating debate into vocational education. 32 educators from four countries learned debate techniques and tested a new Teachers' Guide. The project aims to enh...

Join us for the DEUS Online Debate Tournament on November 9, 2024, where high school teams will debate key European issues!

The IDEA Debate Exchange 2024 has commenced in Warsaw, uniting 60 participants from 21 countries to advance debate and its global impact. The event features a program of workshops and panel discussions on debate based youth work. This gathering foste...

As IDEA celebrates 25 years, we remember the shared journey with our alumni. Your contributions have shaped who we are today, and we’d love to reconnect and hear how debate has impacted your life. Whether you're still coaching, using your debate ski...

Having confirmed the Romanian bid for the EuroSDC 2025, the EuroSDC Committee is now opening the bidding process for the EuroSDC 2026!

We are pleased to announce a professional development seminar parallel to this year’s European Schools Debating Championship (EuroSDC), aimed at enhancing the reach of debate-based youth work methodologies and inclusiveness of debate events. Particip...

The World Schools Debating Championship (WSDC) 2024 in Belgrade marked the second successful organization of this event by IDEA, showcasing talents from over 60 countries. This event highlighted debates mission to promote critical thinking and cultur...

Bucharest, Romania, has been selected as the host city for the 2025 European Schools Debating Championship (EuroSDC).

Ten-day training event, held during the World Schools Debating Championship, combined training, job shadowing, and practical experience. Participants shared feedback methods and improved their evaluation skills. Job shadowing provided insight into be...

The IDEA Youth Forum 2024 continued our 30 year tradition of showcasing the power of youth in driving educational and social initiatives. By providing a platform for young debaters to learn, teach, and engage in meaningful discussions, the forum help...

The Kanselarij in Leeuwarden hosted a local participation event as part of the DISCUSS project, giving young people a platform to propose real solutions to local challenges. Firda students focused on improving public transport. With Minister Uitermar...