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Leading the profession 22 January 2024 Iraq: Union call for urgent solutions as teachers haven't been paid in months
Painting a bleak picture of the situation of the education system and teachers in the Iraqi Kurdistan, the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) President Abdulwahed Mohammad Haje presented his union demands to solve the ongoing issues.
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Standards and working conditions 16 January 2024 Canada: agreement submitted to public sector workers in Quebec
Following strong union mobilisation, nine days of strike action, and many weeks of intensive bargaining, the Front Commun that brings together Quebec’s public sector unions and the provincial government reached an agreement in principle for the renewal of public sector collective agreements at the end of December. The agreement is...
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Democracy 15 January 2024 Argentina: Education International stands with teachers and unionists fighting for democracy
President Javier Milei’s Decree of Necessity and Urgency (DNU) is an attack on democracy and labour rights in Argentina. Education International has been in close contact with its affiliates in Argentina, supporting the opposition to this attempt to undo the historical gains made by the Argentinean people.
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Union renewal and development 12 January 2024 Guyana and Canada: Teachers learning from and advocating for each other
“I feel strongly that, anytime teachers can join and learn from each other, we become stronger as a union.” That is how Hylin MacLaren, a Canadian primary teacher, summarised her experience participating in workshops in Guyana in the framework of the Canadian Teachers’ Federation (CTF) Project Overseas .
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 22 December 2023 2023, a year of mobilisation and solidarity
A message from Education International General Secretary David Edwards to education unionists around the world and a renewed commitment to solidarity, peace, and democracy in 2024.
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Leading the profession 21 December 2023 Indonesia: Education unionists Go Public! to address teacher shortage
The Persekutuan Guru Republic Indonesia (PGRI) and the Education International Asia Pacific (EIAP) regional office jointly organised an event in the framework of the EI’s Go Public! Fund Education campaign, addressing the pressing issue of teacher shortage in Indonesia.
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Solidarity in emergencies 21 December 2023 Education International mobilises global education support for Palestinian educators
The ongoing war between Israel and the Hamas has had a devastating impact on the Palestinian people, with thousands of deaths, the destruction of basic services and infrastructure, and the fear of widespread hunger, disease, and displacement. According to the World Health Organization, more than 20 thousand people have been...
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Trade union rights are human rights 21 December 2023 International solidarity in the face of regressive actions by the government of Argentina
The Education International Regional Committee for Latin America (IEAL) has expressed concern regarding the recent decision taken by the Government of the Republic of Argentina, under resolution 943/2023 of the Security Ministry. This measure restricts the right to social protest, freedom of speech, and restricts people’s ability to exercise their...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 18 December 2023 Analysing the Challenges Faced by Afghan Teachers
In 2022, Education International (EI) took a significant step to champion the rights of Afghan teachers with the launch of the Afghan Teacher's Rights Observatory . This dedicated platform was created to document the situation of education in Afghanistan, addressing critical aspects such as teachers' salaries, working conditions, human rights...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 12 December 2023 Education International puts teachers in the spotlight at the Global Refugee Forum
The Global Refugee Forum is taking place in Geneva from 13 to 15 December. Education International (EI) is spearheading global efforts to support the rights of teachers in contexts of forced displacement and crises.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 12 December 2023 Decent work for early childhood personnel: 10 years since the adoption of the ILO Policy Guidelines and the way forward
On November 30, Education International hosted an online event to assess the progress made in implementing the International Labour Organization Policy Guidelines on decent work for early childhood education personnel 10 years after their adoption and reflect on new developments in the sector. The discussion was informed by the special...
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Standards and working conditions 29 November 2023 Iraq: Teacher training is critical for quality education for all and the status of the profession
Teacher training, especially continuous professional development, is critical for the provision of quality education for all. This is part of the advocacy by Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) President Abdulwahed Mohammad Haje, while urging the Ministry of Education to improve training offered to teachers in this Iraqi region and suggesting ways...
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 29 November 2023 Senegal: Unions unite and mobilise for more public education funding
“An education system based on public institutions is the best option to fully realise the right to education. That is why the State must consolidate education as being a real public good, promoting education as a bearer of not only individual and collective emancipation but of social justice as well.”...
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Solidarity in emergencies 28 November 2023 Morocco: Education unions rally to support earthquake victims
Two affiliates of Education International (EI) in Morocco, the SNE-FDT and SNE-CDT, have rallied to the aid of people in remote areas of the High Atlas Mountains that were hit by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake on 8 September 2023. Local trade union representatives organised the distribution of school supplies, games,...
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Equity and inclusion 22 November 2023 South African President Ramaphosa: Investing in education builds resilience in times of crises
“It is a real privilege to address this 10th Africa Regional Conference of Education International, particularly with its focus on shaping the future of education on our continent, as well as beyond. And the theme of your conference, 'Standing together for resilient education systems in times of crises', resonates very...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 21 November 2023 Decent work for early childhood education personnel: Where are we ten years after the adoption of the ILO Policy Guidelines?
On November 30, Education International will host an online event to assess the progress made in implementing the ILO Policy Guidelines on decent work for early childhood education personnel and reflect on new developments in the sector. The discussion will be informed by the special edition of the I-BEST survey...
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Trade union rights are human rights 20 November 2023 We stand with France Castro. Education International firmly condemns the death threats against the Filipino congresswoman
France Castro has received repeated death threats from Rodrigo Duterte, former President of the Philippines. The lawmaker has filed a formal complaint against Duterte, making this the first criminal case against Duterte after the end of his mandate.
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 17 November 2023 Education International’s Executive Board meet and address the progress and challenges of educators worldwide
“This has been one of the more pivotal periods in our history. Influenced and essentially guided by Education International (EI), the United Nations (UN) is in the process of urging its member states to act decisively to address the global education crisis. And to do this specifically by elevating and...
Education International’s Executive Board meet and address the progress and challenges of educators worldwide