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World Assembly and Conference 2027 79th OMEP Assembly and Conference 2026 in Rabat, Morocco.
The OMEP World Assembly and Conference will be hosted by Morocco, and a significant milestone of OMEP will see it’s 80th anniversary celebrated and hosted by OMEP Japan. It would be incredible to see more representatives from Aotearoa New Zealand register to attend and participate. Note these in your calendars 😊
Conference Theme:
Children's futures: Justice, Security and Well-Being in a rapidly changing world.
World Assembly of OMEP: Dates: 12 - 13th July, 2027
World Conference Dates: 14 - 16th July, 2027
In this update, Fleur share's a summary of her time attending this years OMEP World Assembly and Conference in Poznan, Poland. Read more.....
Hot off the Press:
Pre-Primary Education Around the World
OMEP Australia President Kym Simoncini presented a 20 country collaboration on what pre-primary education looks like across OMEP countries. Each contributing member received a physical copy and it was great to be there to receive it.
Click here for a digital copy. Feel free to download, share or print.
I would like to thank OMEP members Ngaroma, Diti, Charlotte and Marianne for working with me on our contribution which saw the book change from a chapter book at its original conception to a magazine style flip book. Kym has offered to co-ordinate a second book with other interested countries.
OMEP WORLD DECLARATION WAC POZNAŃ 2026
When children speak, do we listen in times of global uncertainty? A call to act.
Fleur (Co-President of OMEP Aotearoa) was part of a working group to help draft and finalise the 2026 OMEP World Declaration in Poznan in the World Assembly and Conference.
Read it here now or click this link for a pdf copy
Since 1948, OMEP has championed children’s rights through peace education, quality early childhood education and care, and a commitment to sustainable futures. Today’s global landscape, marked by conflict, displacement, climate crises, economic instability, rapid changes in technology and widening inequality, creates profound disruptions to children’s development, wellbeing, and participation. As the UNCRC states, “children’s rights are universal, indivisible, and non-negotiable”.
OMEP affirms that every child has the right to:
- Live in peace and security, free from violence, displacement, and exploitation.
- Access high-quality, inclusive education and care from birth.
- Health, wellbeing, and safe environments, including protection from climate impacts.
- Play, creativity, and cultural expression, including in times of crisis.
- Be heard and participate in decisions affecting their lives.
OMEP commits to:
- Advocating for full UNCRC implementation and legal frameworks in policy, political decision making and public funding.
- Advancing education for sustainability and climate justice.
- Supporting children’s participation in society.
- Strengthening peace, democracy and human rights education whilst promoting respect for children’s identity.
- Enhancing global collaboration across OMEP national committees and partners.
OMEP Call to action:
- Governments & policymakers: Prioritise children’s rights, guarantee universal early childhood education framed by national legislation, act urgently on climate change, and protect children affected by conflict and poverty.
- International organisations: To have clear structures for monitoring and accountability for their contribution to the ECEC field. To ensure early childhood perspectives are considered in humanitarian and development responses.
- Educators & institutions: Create inclusive environments, support dialogue and creativity, and promote children’s agency. Civil society & communities: Advocate for children’s rights, challenge inequality, and support families. OMEP members & partners: Amplify and include children’s perspectives in our work.
Conclusion
The future of humanity depends on our commitment to children’s rights today. OMEP stands united to ensure every child regardless of geography, circumstance, or identity can grow, learn, be happy and thrive in a just, peaceful, and sustainable world.
Children cannot wait; their rights begin at birth. Our responsibility begins NOW.
