The UK's Parliament is one of the oldest in the world, having its origins in the mid-13th Century. Its principles of free elections, freedom of speech and open and equal treatment before the law continue to be fervently upheld. At the end of the 20th Century, legislation was passed by the UK Parliament to create devolved Parliaments/Assemblies in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Living Together is a major British Council initiative that brings diverse groups together from 27 countries across Europe, to contribute to the global debate on intercultural dialogue.
Science matters to every single one of us. It affects our everyday lives in thousands of different ways, and the scientific advances of today will shape how our lives change in the future.
Throgh Creative Collaboration, we want to bring together an exceptional group of creative professionals from the arts communities of South East Europe and the UK to develop the networks and skills they need for effective cross-border collaboration.
We work with teachers, students and educational experts to support the reform of education. Our projects are delivered in close co-operation with Romanian Ministry of Education, Research and Youth and various educational agencies active in this area of work.
We work to improve the participation of young people in society through building their self- confidence and improving their understanding of their roles and responsibilities.
Improvements are needed in the area of human rights as part of Romania's transition to a fully functioning democracy and the creation of a just civic society.