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   Equity and inclusion 19 June 2025

   Supporting Ukrainian refugee teachers in Ireland

   Rory Mc Daid

   The Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 prompted an unprecedented response from the European Union (EU), activating the Temporary Protection Directive, which offers displaced persons rights to residence, employment and education. Among the 5.8 million displaced Ukrainians are approximately 22,000 teachers (Stolarski, 2024). While much has been written about...

   Supporting Ukrainian refugee teachers in Ireland

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   Democracy 17 December 2024

   Educators condemn the weaponisation of sexual and gender-based violence in war

   Members of the Education International Executive Board denounced sexual and gender-based violence as a method of torture in wars and conflicts around the world. Marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Education International leaders brought attention to victims in Ukraine, Sudan, and beyond and made a strong call...

   Educators condemn the weaponisation of sexual and gender-based violence in war

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   Democracy 7 October 2024

   World Day for Decent Work: Educators call for peace

   On October 7, World Day for Decent Work, educators around the world join the global union movement in calling for peace and democracy for all. Without peace, there can be no social justice, and without social justice, peace cannot last.

   World Day for Decent Work: Educators call for peace

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   Democracy 21 August 2024

   Education Voices | Georgiy Trukhanov, Laureate of the 2024 Fred van Leeuwen Democracy Award

   Georgiy Trukhanov

   At Education International’s 10th World Congress, Georgiy Trukhanov was awarded the 2024 Fred van Leeuwen Democracy Award. In this interview, Georgiy looks back on his experience as a union leader defending democracy in wartime.

   Education Voices | Georgiy Trukhanov, Laureate of the 2024 Fred van Leeuwen Democracy Award

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   Democracy 12 August 2024

   Education International’s 10th World Congress makes a strong call for peace

   Education union leaders meeting in Buenos Aires for the 10th Education International World Congress have adopted several resolutions in solidarity with educators and students affected by war and armed conflict and that call for the protection of schools as safe sanctuaries. Unionists also highlighted the role of education in building...

   Education International’s 10th World Congress makes a strong call for peace

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   Democracy 25 March 2024

   Unwavering solidarity with teachers and students in Ukraine

   “749 days our brothers and sisters have been living under bombardments, shelling, and attacks. This is their reality. Our solidarity is unwavering because theirs is a fight for democracy and freedom which are at the core of who we are as education trade unions,” stated David Edwards, Education International General...

   Unwavering solidarity with teachers and students in Ukraine