Claire Glavey is the Project Officer for Global Village, the strategic partnership for Global Citizenship Education in primary schools. She is a qualified primary school teacher and has a M.Sc. in Development Studies. Prior to this role, she worked as a primary school teacher and on a range of human rights education and development education programmes in the NGO sector. She brings her broad ranging experience of Development Education practice, as well as a strong commitment to strategic and quality-focused work, to the National Council.
Exploring Contemporary Crises and Issues through GCE, We Need to Talk About Gaza
Date: Wednesday 06 March, 12.30-2.00pm
Location: Online Via Zoom
IDEA will host a Webinar Series: Exploring Contemporary Crises and Issues through Global Citizenship Education We need to talk about Gaza on 06 March, online from 12.30-2.00pm.
It will focus on educators’ responses to the ongoing crisis in Gaza. It aims to equip those working in Global Citizenship Education to be able to address this in educational settings. Participants will hear from expert speakers in the area and have time dedicated to a Question & Answer session.
This session will be moderated by Claire Glavey, Global Village. Speakers are:
Mary Coogan, a Development Education Programme Manager from Trócaire, will speak about Trócaire’s approach to bringing Palestine into the classroom through our resources.
Talha AlAli, a Youth Activism Officer with Amnesty International Ireland, will share their experience of human rights education and how the current crisis in Gaza can be addressed by educators/in their work. Other speakers will be confirmed soon.
Dr John Reynolds, Associate Professor of International Law and Chair of the LLM International Justice programme at the School of Law & Criminology, Maynooth University.
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Biographies
Dr John Reynolds is Associate Professor of International Law and Chair of the LLM International Justice programme at the School of Law & Criminology, Maynooth University. He is the author of Empire, Emergency and International Law and editor of the Third World Approaches to International Law Review journal and website. John writes regularly about Palestine for various academic and popular publications.
Mary Coogan is Development Education Programme Manager with TrócaireMary holds a BA from Trinity College Dublin and an MSC in International Development from UCD. She has worked in international development for over 10 years, particularly in the area of public engagement and education. Mary has worked with Trócaire for 9 years and with the development education team in Trócaire for 3 years. Her role involves managing programmes to support children and young people to critically engage with global justice issues. These programmes include resource development, innovative programmes on games based learning and documentary film making, and pre-service and in-service teacher training for educators in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
Talha AlAli is A Youth Activism Officer with Amnesty International Ireland. A Palestinian human rights activist, performer, lyrist, and hip-hop artist, Talha started fighting for political change and social justice in Palestine at a young age through hip-hop music and theatre in the early 2000s. Talha’s passion for empowering people did not stop at music and theatre. He graduated from university as a psychologist and a counsellor and continued his post-grad in mental health and psychotherapy to work as a psychotherapist alongside his work in human rights
Date: Wednesday 26 November, 10.00am – 3.30pm Location: Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08 YY05 IDEA is looking forward to welcoming all members of the Code of Good Practice for Development Education to our next Code network meeting on Wednesday, 26 November, in Richmond Barracks in Inchicore, Dublin. There are places for two representatives (staff, volunteers, etc.) from each Code member. One of the commitments in joining the Code is to contribute to the Community of Practice for this Code, including sharing successes and learning with other Code members and attending at least one of two Code network meetings annually. Register below!
Over the past few months, IDEA and its members co-created a new strategic vision and roadmap for GCE in Ireland for the next five years. This is the successor to Vision 2025 and is called Vision 2030. We are delighted to announce that we will launch the publication of Vision 2030 on Tuesday 21 October 2025 in the Georgian Suite of Buswells Hotel, 23-27 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, 12 noon – 12.45pm. Refreshments will be provided. Please save the date and register below for the event. Please note that there is limited space at this event and places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Once capacity has been reached, a waiting list will be opened.
We’re Hiring - Capacity Development Programme Manager The Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) is looking for a Capacity Development Programme Manager to join our team. This is a unique leadership opportunity to help shape the future of Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in Ireland and beyond. At IDEA, we work with over 100 members, from large NGOs like Trócaire and Concern to smaller organisations and individual educators, all committed to building a more just, equal, and sustainable world. The Capacity Development Programme Manager role is central to this mission. Key role responsibilities: Lead IDEA’s capacity development programme , ensuring our members and the wider sector have access to high-quality training, workshops, and networking opportunities. Design and deliver flagship events , including our annual conference, webinars, and seminars that strengthen skills, knowledge, and collaboration. Drive innovation and impact , ensuring our programmes respond to members’ needs, emerging challenges, and international best practice. Champion impact measurement and research , supporting our members to demonstrate the transformative power of Development and Global Citizenship Education. Collaborate across IDEA teams on policy, advocacy, and communications, ensuring capacity-building directly contributes to systemic change. Represent IDEA nationally and internationally , ensuring Ireland continues to be seen as a leader in the global conversation on education, equality, and sustainability. The role offers: A permanent contract (subject to funding) Hybrid working based in Dublin city centre Competitive salary, employer pension contribution and 25 days annual leave The opportunity to work at the heart of a dynamic national network with strong international links If you are an experienced leader with a passion for education, social justice, and building the capacity of civil society, this could be the role for you. Deadline for applications is Monday, 13 October, 5.00pm. Interviews: Week commencing 20 October 2025 For the full role description and application process, please download the Job Specification here
