We are thrilled to announce that the Global Debates initiative has renewed its official partnership with the Global Citizenship Foundation, continuing a collaboration that has thrived for the past eight years. 🤝

The Global Citizenship Foundation (gcf.ngo) is a registered international not-for-profit specialist organization established with the mandate to advance United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4.7 (Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development) worldwide. The GCF focuses on fostering active global citizenship and transforming education to promote human and planetary flourishing.

The Global Debates (globaldebates.org) is an social initiative dedicated to fostering a culture of debate, dialogue, civic awareness, engagement, and action. The initiative provides a structured platform where debaters, educators, and communities can come together to exchange ideas, challenge perspectives, and build skills for thoughtful participation in civic life through promotion of its unique global debates format.

In line with its mission, the GCF continues its strong partnership with Global Debates to support the development and implementation of tools that strengthen civic engagement, global awareness, and solidarity. Together, we aim to continue building capacity toward advancing SDG 4 (Quality Education), Target 4.7 (Education for Global Citizenship and Sustainable Development), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

This renewed association reinforces our shared commitment to equipping education leaders, educators, young people, and learners with the knowledge, tools, and structured support they need to become responsible civic actors, prepared to address the challenges of today and shape the opportunities of tomorrow.

We are excited to share that the Global Debates Statement Bank has officially launched! 🎉

This new resource provides debaters, educators, and organizers around the world with a curated collection of debate statements, categorized by age-appropriateness. Whether you’re working with children, teenagers, or adult debaters, you now have access to a growing bank of thought-provoking, well-structured topics.

🌍 What this means for you:

• Easy access to a wide range of debate statements

• Clearly tagged by age group and suitability

• A global resource to inspire critical thinking and meaningful discussion, following our guidelines for crafting debate statements

Let’s equip the next generation of debaters with ideas that spark curiosity, challenge perspectives, and build essential skills for the future.

✨ Ignite curiosity, challenge ideas, sharpen reasoning, transform perspectives, and foster civic engagement.

From yours,

Global Debates Team

Unlock the Power of Thoughtful Debate

We're thrilled to unveil resources.globaldebates.org, your go-to platform for mastering the art of debate and engaging in the innovative Global Debates Format.

🧭 What Is the Global Debates Format?

The Global Debates Format is a structured dynamic three/four-team model designed to foster deeper, faster-paced, and more engaging debates. It encourages participants to move beyond rigid positions, cultivating essential skills such as adversarial collaboration, intellectual camaraderie, nuanced reasoning, and constructive disagreement..

🎯 Who Is This Resource Center For?

Whether you're a:

• Debater seeking to enhance your skills
• Coach aiming to guide your team effectively
• Educator integrating debate into your curriculum
• Organizer planning a debate event

The Resource Center offers tailored materials to support your journey.

📚 What You'll Find:

• Getting Started Guides: Understand the fundamentals of the Global Debates Format and how to prepare effectively.
• Format Overviews: Explore the structure and dynamics of the Global Debates Format to better engage participants
• Drafting Effective Debate Statements: Learn how to create compelling and balanced statements that stimulate critical thinking.
• Frequently Asked Questions: Find answers to common queries to navigate the debate landscape with ease.

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🌍 Why Engage with Global Debates?

Engaging in the Global Debates Format equips participants with the tools to:

• Ignite curiosity and foster a love for learning
• Challenge ideas constructively and respectfully
• Sharpen reasoning and critical thinking skills
• Transform perspectives through diverse viewpoints
• Strengthen civic engagement and global awareness

🚀 Ready to Dive In?

Visit resources.globaldebates.org to access a wealth of resources designed to elevate your debate experience.

From yours,

Global Debates Team