Fighting the commercialisation of education
30 April 2026
Nepal: Education unions call on government to “Go Public” and increase investment in education
Education unions in Nepal are calling on the government to significantly increase public investment in education and strengthen social dialogue to ensure quality education for all.
Africa ECE Network: Unions sharpen strategies to develop and strengthen early childhood education
Improving the professional status of early childhood education (ECE) personnel is central to improving both access and quality. Education unions across Africa are strengthening their collective advocacy to secure quality ECE, as well as recognition and decent conditions for workers in this sector.
Belgium: thousands take to the streets to defend public education and young people's future
In Brussels, between 6,500 and 8,000 people took part in a mass public march to protest against the austerity measures affecting education and young people in Belgium. The demonstration sought to mark a turning point and is part of a wider movement to defend the right to free, quality public...