GIAN Right to Education International Webinar
Save the date: March 10, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM (Central European Time)
Duration: 90 minutes
Title: The Role of Faith-Based Non-State Actors in Defending the Right to Education: Contributions, Tensions and a Shared Horizon
This global conversation will explore how faith-based non-state actors contribute to defending the right to education, the tensions they face, and the shared horizon for future action.
Panelists include:
· Zsuzsanna Nyitray — Lawyer and human rights specialist
· Marco Grazia — Head of Education at JRS International
· Macarena Romero — Global Education Advocacy Officer at Fe y Alegría Internacional
· Montse del Pozo —Nazareth Global
Moderator: Dani Villanueva, SJ
Note: The webinar will be in Spanish and English with translators available.
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