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  1. Equity and inclusion 26 February 2026

    Mother-tongue education, democratic pluralism, and social peace

    Zülküf Güneş

    Throughout human history, education has not merely been a process of transmitting knowledge but also a tool for shaping society. Every ruling power has sought to realize its vision of society by constructing its own educational model. Conversely, movements for freedom have developed alternative pedagogies of their own. From the...

    Mother-tongue education, democratic pluralism, and social peace
  2. Trade union rights are human rights 14 April 2025

    Türkiye: Solidarity with education trade unionists defending democracy

    Education International (EI) and education unions around the world stand in solidarity with our colleagues from Eğitim Sen, EI member organisation in Türkiye. We condemn the placement of Eğitim Sen’s Executive Board under house arrest as well as the violence and intimidation unleashed against educators, students, and protesting citizens in...

    Türkiye: Solidarity with education trade unionists defending democracy
  3. Solidarity in emergencies 4 March 2024

    Solidarity Beyond Borders: Updates on Eğitim Sen's Earthquake Relief Efforts

    Education International (EI) organized a webinar on 22 February to update affiliates on the solidarity efforts by Eğitim Sen, EI's union Türkiye, following the February 2023 earthquake. The webinar featured speakers from Eğitim Sen, EI Executive Board members Johanna Astrand and Maike Finnern, and was moderated by EI General Secretary...

    Solidarity Beyond Borders: Updates on Eğitim Sen's Earthquake Relief Efforts
  5. Leading the profession 11 April 2023

    EI solidarity mission to Türkiye: Educators and unionists on the frontlines

    An Education International delegation visited the earthquake-affected area in Turkiye, meeting with teachers, unionists, volunteers, and local leaders to deliver a message of solidarity and convey condolences for the terrible losses suffered, but also to take stock of the scale of the destruction and the needs on the ground in...

    EI solidarity mission to Türkiye: Educators and unionists on the frontlines
  6. Solidarity in emergencies 22 March 2023

    Türkiye: International solidarity brings relief to educators, students, and populations affected by the earthquake

    In a conversation with Education International Osman Işçi, of the Turkish union Eğitim Sen, shared the experience of educators on the ground and stressed the importance of international solidarity in responding to the devastation.

    Türkiye: International solidarity brings relief to educators, students, and populations affected by the earthquake
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