Vanuatu: Union Strengthening and Awareness-Raising on Life Protection Skills in the Context of Climate Change
On 17 December 2024, a powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Vanuatu’s capital, Port Vila, leaving a trail of destruction across the island of Efate. Entire communities were shaken to their core as most buildings, including a significant number of classrooms, collapsed or were severely damaged. For many schools, this disaster...
Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4
25 July 2025
Malaysia: NUTP joins Go Public! Fund Education campaign and calls on government to urgently address the shortage of 10,000 teachers
The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) issued a statement calling on the Malaysian government to tackle the nation’s growing teacher shortage without delay. NUTP President Mr Aminuddin Awang warned that Malaysia currently faces a shortfall of approximately 10,000 teachers. “This shortage directly undermines every child’s right to access...
COVID-19 impact continues to affect terms and conditions in education
Deepening inequalities across the education sector were revealed at a recent Education International webinar. Affiliates shared experiences of working to improve the terms and working conditions of teachers, academics, and education support personnel. The webinar aimed to inform Education International’s work in this area during the current public health crisis.