International Council for Adult Education (I.C.A.E.)
AONTAS is an associate member of the I.C.A.E, which represents the worldwide adult education movement of non-governmental organisations working at the grassroots, national and regional levels.
Established in 1973, the I.C.A.E. is a global partnership of adult learners and adult educators and their organisations, and others who promote the use of adult learning as a tool for informed participation of people and sustainable development. In the emergence of knowledge-society the I.C.A.E. promotes lifelong learning as a necessary component for people to contribute creatively to their communities and live in independent and democratic societies. Adult and lifelong learning are deeply linked to social, economic and political justice; equality of gender relations; the universal right to learn; living in harmony with the environment; respect for human rights and recognition of cultural diversity, peace and the active involvement of women and men in decisions affecting their lives.
For further information on the ICAE visit their website atwww.icae.org.uy/
