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15

sep 2026
UN SYSTEMPEACE

International Day of Peace

The 2026 International Day of Peace

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09

sep 2026
POLICY WORKEDUCATIONUN SYSTEMWORLDCHILDREN'S RIGHTS

OMEP Brings the Case for Early Childhood to the UN

But the Fight for Recognition Isn't Over

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18

aug 2026
Regional: Asia-PacificNATIONALPEACE

Children's Rights and Peace in Fukuyama

The Fukuyama Human Rights

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14-15

july 2026
WORLDCHILDREN'S RIGHTSOMEP VOICES

Reflections from Our 78th OMEP World Assembly

We are thrilled to share an inspiring new feature ...

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13

july 2026
WORLDCHILDREN'S RIGHTS

Pre-conference event: Planting the "Korczak Forest" at Treblinka

Location: Treblinka Museum, Poland

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16

July 2026
WORLDCHILDREN'S RIGHTS

When a Child Speaks: Reflections from Our 78th OMEP World Conference

As we transitioned into the World Conference portion from July 16 to 18, our days were filled with vibrant intellectual exchange.

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02

July 2026
WORLDOMEP VOICES

A New Spotlight on the International Journal of Early Childhood

We are thrilled to share an inspiring new feature from the Springer Nature Research Communities, highlighting the vital work being done to build a more inclusive and globally engaged early childhood research community.

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10

June 2026
EDUCATIONOMEP VOICES

OMEP ENDORSED

OMEP has endorsed the joint letter calling for urgent action to protect and increase education financing, at a time when hard-won progress for children and young people is being reversed.

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21

June 2026
EUROPEFLAGSHIP

Toy Library Slovakia – Small Steps, Great Hope

“When you give a child a toy, you are not just giving an object. You are giving a child the chance to dream, to learn, to belong, and to believe that their future can be different.”

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19

June 2026
EDUCATIONASIA-PACIFIC

OMEP EDUCATIONAL CAMP 2026, OMEP Singapore

The theme: Innovate, Participate, Progress. Purpose : Promoting for all ECCE educators and leaders on social emotional learning through play, promoting inclusion in early years learning.

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22

January 2026
PRESIDENCYWORLD

Adrijana Višnjić-Jevtić Begins Three-Year Term as OMEP World President

Marking a significant milestone for early childhood education worldwide, Adrijana Višnjić-Jevtić officially begins her three-year term as OMEP World President, driving global advocacy and sustainable learning policies forward.

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