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Human and Trade Union Rights

  1. Trade union rights are human rights 18 April 2018

    Iran: Teacher unionist Mohamed Habibi released

    While welcoming the 15 April release on bail of Iranian educator unionist Mohammad Habibi after 44 days of detention, Education International urges the Iranian authorities to set jailed trade unionists free.

    Iran: Teacher unionist Mohamed Habibi released
  2. Trade union rights are human rights 6 April 2018

    Education International urges Brazil to revert to ‘beacon of democracy’

    In the light of violence that culminated in the murder of Brazilian politician and city councilor Marielle Franco in Rio de Janeiro on 14 March, and with the judicial and media persecution of former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Education International has urged President Temer to ensure the respect...

    Education International urges Brazil to revert to ‘beacon of democracy’
  3. Trade union rights are human rights 26 February 2018

    North American and Caribbean education leaders work towards strong leadership in times of crises

    As Education International convenes its regional affiliates in Trinidad and Tobago, the challenges they face are as varied as they are common, from strengthening democracy, ensuring quality education to the future of trade unionism.

    North American and Caribbean education leaders work towards strong leadership in times of crises
  4. Trade union rights are human rights 12 February 2018

    Belgium: “Hands off our pensions”, say education unions

    Teachers in Belgium stopped work for an hour on 1 February, in response to a call from education unions to denounce the Federal Government's pension policy.

    Belgium: “Hands off our pensions”, say education unions
  5. Trade union rights are human rights 26 January 2018

    Brazil: concerns over the long-standing campaign targeting former President Lula

    In a letter to Brazilian President Michel Temer, Education International (EI) expressed great concern over the long-standing campaign of defamation and political harassment against former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

    Brazil: concerns over the long-standing campaign targeting former President Lula
  6. Leading the profession 12 October 2017

    Education International’s Asia-Pacific leaders gather to tackle regional challenges

    Asia-Pacific education union leaders reiterated their commitment to quality education for all, working towards countering for-profit education privatisation, increasing  teacher professionalism and demanding respect for educators’ human and trade union rights.

    Education International’s Asia-Pacific leaders gather to tackle regional challenges
  7. Trade union rights are human rights 24 August 2017

    Iran: Support needed to free unjustly imprisoned trade unionists

    Together with the International Transport Workers' Federation, Education International has launched a LabourStart global solidarity campaign to seek the immediate and unconditional release of jailed trade unionists Reza Shahabi and Esmail Abdi.

    Iran: Support needed to free unjustly imprisoned trade unionists
  8. Trade union rights are human rights 7 March 2017

    A ‘woman’s place’ is…in her union for economic justice and empowerment!

    As the international community celebrates International Women’s Day, this year, Education International and its affiliates reaffirm that trade unions are key actors in advancing women economic empowerment.

    A ‘woman’s place’ is…in her union for economic justice and empowerment!
  9. Union renewal and development 7 March 2017

    Youth photo contest puts focus on education

    The GEM Report is launching a youth photo contest on the topic of education for development with a $500 award for the best photo to support the UNESCO week for peace and sustainable development on 6 March.

    Youth photo contest puts focus on education
  10. Trade union rights are human rights 13 January 2017

    Education International demands Iranian academic’s immediate release

    Firmly standing behind Iranian academic Ahmadreza Djalali, Education International reiterates the need for affiliates to join in the call for his immediate release from jail.

    Education International demands Iranian academic’s immediate release
  11. Union growth 1 March 2006

    Cambodia: CITA thanks EI affiliates for their international solidarity

    Due to the international solidarity actions from EI affiliates around the world, Rong Chhun, President of the Cambodian Independent Teachers’ Association (CITA) was finally released on bail. Upon his release, he and other members of CITA thank colleagues around the world for their support and assistance.

    Cambodia: CITA thanks EI affiliates for their international solidarity