This World Teachers’ Day, join the global mobilisation calling on governments everywhere to invest in teachers and in quality public education.
The global imperative to reverse the teacher shortage
Access to quality education is a fundamental human right. It is also critical to meeting the biggest challenges of our time, from eradicating poverty and achieving social justice to fighting climate change. Teachers are central to this vision of the future.
Teachers are the heart of education. Yet in many countries teachers are leaving the profession they love, and fewer young people aspire to become teachers. UNESCO estimates that the world needs over 69 million new teachers by 2030, and the shortage only continues to grow. Urgent action is imperative.
Ensuring teachers everywhere are well-trained, well-supported, and well-remunerated is the only way to reverse the teacher shortage and start building the education workforce we need for the future we want.
This World Teachers’ Day, join the global mobilisation calling on governments everywhere to invest in teachers and in quality public education. Here's how you can add your voice.
🗨️ The best way to truly celebrate the teaching profession is to make sure all teachers are respected, valued, and paid according to the essential work that they do. - @daveswords
⚠️ Deteriorating working conditions, stagnant wages, overwhelming workloads, and stifling bureaucracy are pushing teachers out of the profession they love and the world needs.
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Speak up on social media
Raise your voice in support of teachers on social networks. Use the suggested posts and images below and don’t forget to tag Education International so we can amplify your message:
I-BEST 2026: the education world comes together on 20 November
One survey, 19 countries and territories, four continents
Education International, MGEN, and the MGEN Foundation for Public Health are preparing to unveil the results of the third edition of the International Barometer of the Health and Well-being of Education Staff (I-BEST), with the support of 33 education unions and organisations worldwide.
World Teachers’ Day: Together for teachers, together for tomorrow
Communications toolkit
This World Teachers’ Day, join the global mobilisation calling on governments everywhere to invest in teachers and to support us in creating a peaceful, more fair and sustainable future for all.
