International Week of Science and Peace

Since 1986, all Member States of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly have celebrated the International Week of Science and Peace during the week of 11 November. This initiative seeks to foster dialogue and collaboration between governments, non-governmental organisations, associations, political leaders, scientists, academics, researchers and citizens, with the aim of exploring how scientific, technological and academic progress and exchange can contribute significantly to peace, equity and sustainable development.

During this week, activities, events and conferences are organised globally that highlight the importance of applying scientific knowledge to improve the quality of people’s lives by addressing economic, social and environmental problems. In this context, the European Commission funds multiple international initiatives focused on researching and developing technological solutions and products in areas such as education, health, defence and security, intelligent transport systems, cybersecurity and services, thus promoting greater equity in access to resources and reducing inequalities.

From the Research Institute on Social Welfare Policy-POLIBIEENSTAR is collaborating and coordinating different international projects within this context with the aim of improving the health, quality of life and well-being of the most vulnerable population groups.

An outstanding example is the DanceCARE project, a project funded by the ERASMUS + programme and coordinated by the National Institute on Health and Science of Aging – INRCA which, through international cooperation, aims to improve the health, well-being and quality of life of vulnerable populations through the development of innovative, flexible and educational technological tools adapted to their needs. DanceCARE, in particular, will create an educational programme based on e-learning methodologies designed to alleviate the burden of caregivers, both formal and informal, and improve the quality of life of older people through approaches based on techniques such as DMT (Dance Movement Therapy) and WiseMotion. This programme will be implemented in three pilot countries (Spain, Italy and Greece), demonstrating its effectiveness and potential for expansion to other contexts.

The DanceCARE project, driven by a consortium of institutions from five countries integrating multidisciplinary teams, is a clear example of how science can advance through cooperation between different entities to offer solutions with a positive impact both at a scientific and human level, and manage resources more efficiently, especially to support the most vulnerable populations.

The results of the DanceCARE project will be progressively disseminated as a good practice providing the opportunity to use the available knowledge to raise awareness and empower citizens to make informed decisions about their lives.

If you want to know more about the DanceCARE project, visit the website

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