Southern African teacher unions’ renewed commitment to Go Public! Fund Education campaign
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Education union leaders from across Southern Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to quality, inclusive, equitable and publicly financed education as a fundamental human right and a public good.
Southern African teacher unions’ renewed commitment to Go Public! Fund Education campaign