“To disseminate knowledge about ‘International Law in conflict situations’
to youth at secondary school level worldwide,
utilising documentary film as a pedagogical tool.”
We believe in sustainable development through education
We focus on youth at secondary schools worldwide
We disseminate knowledge about International Law
We utilise documentary film for learning
We are part of a global network of learning alliances
Introduction: LAILY in the Making
“To disseminate knowledge about ‘International Law in conflict situations’ to youth at secondary school level worldwide, utilising documentary film as a pedagogical tool.”
LAILY’s Vision Statement 27 December 2021
LAILY – Learning Alliance International Law for Youth was established to address the gap in education about international law at secondary school level. Traditionally international law is taught at universities and only as a specialist subject. The consequence is that most people never had exposure to an import field of knowledge such as international law. We believe there is a relevant need for greater knowledge and understanding of this fundamental pillar of the international community and our daily life.
For more see “Origins of a Learning Alliance” E-Learning Course 1
LAILY – a Learning Alliance
‘Learning Alliance – International Law for Youth’ (LAILY) was initiated by LearningAlliance the NGO together with AdvocacyProductions and FacilitationResource based in Geneva. The founding members of LAILY also included two international partners, Association Women in Legal Careers (AWLC) from Moldova, and Committee for a Just Peace in the Middle East (CPJPO) based in Luxembourg.
AdvocacyProductions (AP) makes documentary films with educational intent to strengthen international law. AP has developed a unique participative methodology for creating innovative multimedia. It is also the producer of the films ‘Broken’ and ‘Broken-for-the-Curious’
FacilitationResource (FR) is the education provider also based in Geneva which utilises these films in its content.
http://advocacyproductions.ch/
The Association Women in Legal Careers, Republic of Moldova, is a Non-Governmental Organization of women jurists founded in Moldova in 1999, with the aim of fighting for the eradication of all forms of discrimination against women and promoting their Human Rights, rights of women lawyers, rights of young women lawyers. We act in collaboration with Luxembourgish, Israeli, Palestinian, European and international NGOs.
We consider that all human beings are equal and have the right to live with dignity and respect for their human rights under the non-discriminatory law, permissive legislation that protects the human rights.
The Committee for a Just Peace in the Middle East is a non-profit and non-governmental development organisation (NGDO) in solidarity with the Palestinian people. Its action is based on human rights and international law. CPJPO acts in collaboration with Luxembourg, Israeli, Palestinian, European and international NGDOs.
It considers that all human beings are equal and have the right to live in dignity and respect of their human rights.
For more see “The LAILY Initiative” E-Learning Course 2
LAILY’s Methodology
LAILY builds on the expertise and experience of LearningAlliance the NGO and its international partner network to support and strengthen international law.
“A Learning Alliance is not just a gathering of stakeholders, but a method by which to implement educational and developmental projects.”
LAs are based on local needs assessments carried out by local actors at the grassroots level. This guarantees that beneficiaries have a voice in the development of their own communities and so the initiatives are not adversely affected by donor-driven, top-down criteria.
LAs are based on voluntary contributions, at least at their initial stage, and not for financial considerations.
The alliances are strengthened by the synergies achieved by the partners and their collaborative research, which in turn leads to new projects and new alliances.
Field-based research utilises innovative methodologies such as PAR (Participative Action Research).
LAILY – Current Structure
For a summary of the organising principles of the LAILY initiative, please refer to the Organigram clearly depicting the four layers of operations:
