{"id":6046,"date":"2026-02-04T07:49:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T07:49:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mediaeducationcentre.eu\/eng\/?p=6046"},"modified":"2026-02-04T10:57:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T10:57:39","slug":"belgrade-conference-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mediaeducationcentre.eu\/eng\/?p=6046","title":{"rendered":"Belgrade Conference 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Building Peace, Digital Futures, and the Right to Development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"914\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mediaeducationcentre.eu\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Belgrade-01-1280x914.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6047\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mediaeducationcentre.eu\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Belgrade-01-1280x914.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.mediaeducationcentre.eu\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Belgrade-01-620x443.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.mediaeducationcentre.eu\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Belgrade-01-500x357.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.mediaeducationcentre.eu\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Belgrade-01-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.mediaeducationcentre.eu\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Belgrade-01-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.mediaeducationcentre.eu\/eng\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Belgrade-01-2048x1462.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Belgrade Conference 2026 (June 30th and July 1st) is a high\u2011level Global gathering that brings together government leaders, global institutions, and civil society networks to advance peace literacy, reconciliation, ethical digital transition, and the universal UN Right to Development. Over two days, participants explore innovative approaches to healing divisions, strengthening democratic resilience, and shaping inclusive digital societies. The Conference positions Belgrade as a bridge city connecting Europe, the Balkans, and global regions in a shared commitment to dignity, equity, and sustainable development, culminating in the adoption of the Belgrade Declaration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would like to subscribe to receive biweekly news about the Belgrade Conference (in the future, click HERE: <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/JQEMY2LViBQx4fsU8\">https:\/\/forms.gle\/JQEMY2LViBQx4fsU8<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How Peace, Digital Futures, and the Right to Development Interconnect<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Belgrade Conference is built on three mutually reinforcing pillars. <strong>Peace<\/strong>, <strong>Digital Futures<\/strong>, and the <strong>Right to Development<\/strong> are not separate agendas\u2014they form a single, coherent framework for building stable, inclusive, and future\u2011ready societies. Peace requires informed and empowered citizens; digital transformation must be ethical and equitable; and development must be understood as a universal right that enables dignity and participation for all. Together, these elements shape a vision of societies that are resilient, connected, and just.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd4a\ufe0f Peace<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Peace literacy and education for reconciliation strengthen trust, civic responsibility, and social cohesion. They provide the human foundation needed for democratic resilience and long\u2011term stability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcbb Digital Futures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ethical and inclusive digital transition empowers communities, supports competitiveness, and ensures that technology contributes to wellbeing, equity, and democratic participation rather than division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udf0d Right to Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The UN\u2019s Right to Development frames stability and sustainability as universal entitlements. It ensures that all individuals and communities can participate in, contribute to, and benefit from social, economic, and cultural progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Building Peace, Digital Futures, and the Right to Development The Belgrade Conference 2026 (June 30th and July 1st) is a high\u2011level Global gathering that brings together government leaders, global institutions, and civil society networks to advance peace literacy, reconciliation, ethical digital transition, and the universal UN Right to Development. 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