Global education unionists ready for biggest ever EI Congress
With over 1,800 participants confirmed for Education International’s upcoming 7th World Congress in Ottawa, Canada, it is set to be the most attended in the organisation’s history.
Around 1,000 delegates, 700 observers and 100 visitors are confirmed to be in Ottawa, Canada from 21-26 July making it the best attended Congress in the history of Education International (EI). The world’s largest federation of education organisations and unions, EI represents 32 million teachers and education employees in about 400 organisations in over 170 countries and territories.
In less than two weeks, delegates will debate the major contemporary current issues pertaining to educators’ status, the trade union movement, and ways to achieve quality public education for all around the globe. The Congress’s theme “Unite for Quality Education — Better Education for a Better World” provides the framework for the discussions at the Congress, which follows the global campaign of the same name.
The EI World Congress, held every four years, sets the priorities and agenda for the organisation. It provides an opportunity for representatives of EI affiliates from all over the globe to meet and decide on the policies and strategies for the following four year period.
