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Concern Global Citizenship @concernactive
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Concern Debates@ConcernDebates
Mar 11
From over 170 students who took part in this year’s Concern Debates programme — we are now down to the final 8! 🎉 Their Quarter Final motion will be: “AI is a force for global good.” 🤖🌍 #ConcernDebates
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Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your knowledge & skills in Global Citizenship Education? Applications are now open for @devperspectives annual SDG Advocate Training for those wishing to make long-lasting positive change at a local & global level 🌍
http://bit.ly/4cCWlnB

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Concern Global Citizenship retweeted
Concern Debates@ConcernDebates
Feb 16
Debaters are currently preparing for Knock-Out Round 3! The motion is: Global conflict represents the biggest barrier to reducing carbon emissions 🌍🤔 We can't wait to hear your thoughts! 📢 #ConcernDebates #GlobalCitizenship #ClimateAction
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Concern Debates@ConcernDebates
Jan 7
We're back and Knock-Out Round 1 is about to begin! The first motion of 2026 is... "Gen Z has the power to end global poverty" #ConcernDebates #GlobalCitizenship #GenZ
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This Friday, the 5th of December, join our Politics and Society Webinar!
We will reflect on the following question from this year's Politics and Society Leaving Cert course: 'Establish through research the human rights challenges arising from some sustainable development measures designed to combat the climate crisis.' We will explore some of the much-needed sustainable development measures, and the human rights challenges that often arise as a result, to delve more into the topic of 'green' transitions. Use the following link to register! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t1kgalZRRQmdj0PyomDVlw#/registration

ALT We will reflect on the following question from this year's Politics and Society Leaving Cert course: 'Establish through research the human rights challenges arising from some sustainable development measures designed to combat the climate crisis.' We will explore some of the much-needed sustainable development measures, and the human rights challenges that often arise as a result, to delve more into the topic of 'green' transitions. Use the following link to register! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t1kgalZRRQmdj0PyomDVlw#/registration
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Concern Global Citizenship retweeted
Concern Debates@ConcernDebates
20 Nov 2025
Today marks the start of League Phase 3 of the Concern Debates programme 2025-2026! 🌍💚 'Global commitments to ending world hunger are a load of hot air' Are promises to “feed the world” genuine commitments — or just empty talk to keep up appearances? #ConcernDebates
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Join our webinar this Thursday, and learn more about World Food day! 🌍
Sign up your class through the following link: https://www.concern.net/schools-and-youth/secondary-education-programmes!

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Concern Global Citizenship retweeted
Concern Debates@ConcernDebates
2 Oct 2025
🎙️ Our Debating Development Podcast is live! 💚 Tune in to hear a range of perspectives on each of our League Phase #ConcernDebates motions We'll talk proposition, opposition and everything in between! Available now on Spotify and on our website - don’t miss it! 🔗 Link in bio
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Join us on our World Food Day webinar!
Teachers, sign your class up to our World Food Webinar! Use this link and learn about this world event: https://www.concern.net/schools-and-youth/arrange-a-talk #GlobalCitizenship #SDGs #Activism

ALT Teachers, sign your class up to our World Food Webinar! Use this link and learn about this world event: https://www.concern.net/schools-and-youth/arrange-a-talk #GlobalCitizenship #SDGs #Activism
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Concern Global Citizenship retweeted
Concern Debates@ConcernDebates
24 Sep 2025
The Concern Debates Programme 2025/26 is officially underway! 🌍💚 League Phase Motion 1 has landed: "Disinformation is the biggest threat to peace in 2025." Fixtures are out, teachers are ready and students are diving into their research. Let the season begin! 🗣️
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Concern Global Citizenship retweeted
Concern Debates@ConcernDebates
29 Aug 2025
📢Our registration is now open for 2025-2026! 📢 Check out the link in our bio to sign your school up for this year's programme, or check out our website for more information!🌍💚
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Ready to make your mark as a global citizen? 🌍✨ Concern Connect is here for young people ages 16 -25 who have participated in our debates, workshops, and events! 👉 Apply here: concern.net/apply-concern-co…
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Starting Transition Year and looking for meaningful and exciting opportunities? 👩‍🎓📚🌎 Join like-minded students for a powerful week of Global Citizenship at Concern Worldwide in Dublin! 🔗 Apply now via the link in our bio! #TransitionYear #GlobalCitizenship #SDGs #Activism
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Join us next week for our climate cafe catered to individuals over 60! Register here ➡️ eventbrite.ie/e/over-60s-cli…
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Ballincollig Community School@balcsie
22 May 2025
So proud of our Concern Debating Team for making it into the Top 64 teams in the country! Incredible achievement and so well deserved!
@concerndebates @concernactive #DebateTeam #ConcernDebates #Top64 #ProudMoment #StudentVoices #CriticalThinking #FutureLeaders #Teamwork
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Only a couple hours until our Voices of change: The Concern Debates 40th Anniversary Conference!! Looking forward to our 40 objects exhibition It’s not too late to get your FREE ticket here: eventbrite.ie/e/voices-for-c…
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NYCI@nycinews
29 Apr 2025
⚡ Ever wonder what Global Youth Work is all about? 🌍🌎🌏 Check out our Global Issues animation: youtu.be/WSsLOmQox_o?si=ZaFN… Why not get involved? Here's some more information on what we do: youth.ie/programmes/global-y… @Irish_Aid @trocaire @concernactive @MaynoothUni
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Another exciting opportunity to get involved with us this summer! Sign up here: forms.office.com/Pages/Desig…
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Our Intergenerational Climate Cafès are fast approaching! This initiative is kicking off with Climate Cafés happening across Ireland, the UK, and some of Concern’s programme countries. Sign up eventbrite.ie/e/concern-inte…
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These cafés are your space to speak up and help shape a powerful declaration with 5 key climate demands for the Irish government and global leaders ahead of #COP30. Want to be part of the movement? Find your nearest Climate Café and let your voice be heard.
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