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NEWS Oct 14, 2024

Future of Europe Debate Tournament

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

NEWS Aug 27, 2024

Debate Exchange 2024: Week of learning and collaboration in Warsaw

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...

NEWS Aug 12, 2024

Celebrating 25 Years of IDEA with Our Alumni

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...