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Education International

We are the voice of teachers and education workers around the world.

Through our 375 member organisations, we represent more than 33 million teachers and education support personnel in 180 countries and territories.

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Informed and empowered by teachers and education support personnel everywhere, we develop tools and strategies that enable us to work across all sectors of education and all regions of the world to effect change and create a better future for our students. Click here to see how we work and find out more about our priorities below.

  1. Quality education for all

  2. The profession

  3. Rights and democracy

  4. Building union power

Latest Updates

  1. News 27 April 2026

    Cuba: Education International calls for an end to the fuel blockade and U.S. military threats against the island

    In light of the worsening humanitarian crisis in Cuba, and the threat of further U.S. military and economic aggression in the hemisphere, Education International called for an end to the fuel blockade, and a commitment from the United States to "resolving differences through dialogue and diplomacy."

    Cuba: Education International calls for an end to the fuel blockade and U.S. military threats against the island
  2. News 27 April 2026

    Education International demands an immediate and sustainable ceasefire to protect education in the Middle East

    In the face of a war across the Middle East which continues to destroy lives, communities, and education systems. Education International (EI) calls for an immediate and sustained ceasefire, full de‑escalation of hostilities, and the protection of students, teachers, and education workers across the region.

    Education International demands an immediate and sustainable ceasefire to protect education in the Middle East
  3. Worlds of Education 24 April 2026

    Reversing the austerity of joy in education

    Ed Harlow

    I am not someone who always wanted to be a teacher. I had no idea what I wanted to do when I finished my A-levels but generally felt that I’d be OK as long as I didn’t end up back in a school. But in my mid-20s, having worked in,...

    Reversing the austerity of joy in education
  4. News 24 April 2026

    Educators in North Asia stand for climate justice and a just transition

    Education unions from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Mongolia reaffirmed their commitment to people and planet at the Educators Stand for Climate Justice and Just Transition conference, organised by Education International Asia-Pacific (EIAP) in Taipei from 21 to 22 April 2026.

    Educators in North Asia stand for climate justice and a just transition
  5. News 24 April 2026

    Eswatini: Education International condemns the arrest and harassment of education union leaders

    Education International (EI) expresses its unwavering solidarity with the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT), its leadership and members, following the most recent attack against union leaders by the authorities in Eswatini. On 23 April, Eswatini police arrested Lot Vilakati, the General Secretary of SNAT, and other public union leaders...

    Eswatini: Education International condemns the arrest and harassment of education union leaders
  6. News 24 April 2026

    North Asia Network of educators joins forces for democratic, resilient, and truly representative unions

    The North Asia Network (NAN) convened for its first ever face-to-face meeting in Taipei on 23–24 April, marking a historic milestone for the sub-region. Education International, affiliates from North Asia came together for the first time as a structured network, a significant step forward in regional solidarity and collective action.

    North Asia Network of educators joins forces for democratic, resilient, and truly representative unions

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