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  1. Leading the profession 31 July 2024

    Global movement to defend education support personnel rights builds power across borders

    Building power as a global movement to defend Education Support Personnel (ESP) rights and status was top of the agenda at the breakout session titled “Defending ESP rights: Organising against funding shortfalls and privatisation” and held on July 30th 2024, during the 10th World Congress of Education International (EI). In...

    Global movement to defend education support personnel rights builds power across borders
  2. Education International's 10th World Congress 30 July 2024

    Educators' well-being in focus at EI’s 10th World Congress

    A top priority for Education International

    Teacher and education support personnel well-being is vital for quality education. Education International (EI) is dedicated to addressing issue, prominently featured at EI’s 10th World Congress taking place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 29 July to 2 August. The Congress highlighted the importance of educators' well-being and the urgent need...

    Educators' well-being in focus at EI’s 10th World Congress
  3. Leading the profession 29 July 2024

    A call to action: Transforming education in a post-pandemic world

    In a powerful address at the Education International 10th World Congress , Susan Hopgood, President of Education International, highlighted the urgent need to fully fund public education and support the teaching profession in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

    A call to action: Transforming education in a post-pandemic world
  4. Education International's 10th World Congress 29 July 2024

    Building a sustainable future: Insights from the President of Education International at the World Congress

    As the President of Education International(EI), Susan Hopgood approaches the World Congress with a mixture of hope and determination. She emphasises the EI's pivotal role in shaping a sustainable future and addressing global challenges through public education. Despite a world facing conflict, climate change, economic instability, and attacks on democracy,...

    Building a sustainable future: Insights from the President of Education International at the World Congress
  5. Leading the profession 29 July 2024

    This is our time: Education International General Secretary delivers progress report and rallying call to the 10th World Congress

    On July 29, David Edwards, Education International General Secretary, took the stage in front of more than 1,200 education union leaders to reflect on the challenges and achievements of the global education union movement in the last five years. Despite a multitude of crises, from the Covid-19 pandemic to the...

    This is our time: Education International General Secretary delivers progress report and rallying call to the 10th World Congress
  6. Leading the profession 29 July 2024

    Teachers and education support personnel: The lifeblood of education systems and at the forefront of change

    In the midst of a global education crisis, teachers and education support personnel stand resilient, embodying hope and transformation This was highlighted by United Nations (UN) Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed in her key address to the 10th World Congress of Education International (EI).

    Teachers and education support personnel: The lifeblood of education systems and at the forefront of change
  7. Leading the profession 29 July 2024

    Education and training, key elements in the peaceful development of French-speaking countries

    At a time when French-speaking countries are experiencing serious shortages of teachers and education support personnel, threatening to affect their development, the CSFEF (Francophone Trade Union Committee for Education and Training), Education International’s (EI) network of French-speaking member organisations, must engage and assume its full and rightful place within the...

    Education and training, key elements in the peaceful development of French-speaking countries
  8. Equity and inclusion 28 July 2024

    Unions continue to advance gender equality and equity in and through education

    Achieving gender equality and equity in education and in unions continues to be a top priority for Education International member organisations. A new survey of 123 education unions from around the world reveals a strong union commitment and significant progress made, as well as challenges and areas for improvement to...

    Unions continue to advance gender equality and equity in and through education
  9. Fighting the commercialisation of education 28 July 2024

    Joining forces to protect Higher Education: A stand for democracy and rights

    Further and higher education and research are human rights and the responsibility of the State. They require sustainable public funding to fulfill their public mission. This message was loud and clear as the Higher Education Caucus gathered on July 28 to address the pressing challenges confronting the sector.

    Joining forces to protect Higher Education: A stand for democracy and rights
  10. Equity and inclusion 27 July 2024

    Education unions promote and advance LGBTI+ rights globally

    At a time when LGBTI+ lives are painted as a false "moral threat" to society, to distract from failed austerity policies and remove broader civil and human rights, the LGBTI+ Caucus discussed the current state of LGBTI+ rights in the world of work and in education systems globally. It also...

    Education unions promote and advance LGBTI+ rights globally
  11. Future of work in education 27 July 2024

    Advancing educators' health and well-being: a global effort

    The well-being of education professionals is crucial for quality education, yet it faces significant challenges globally. Recognising the interdependence of education and health, key organisations are partnering with Education International (EI) to find solutions to advance the well-being of educators worldwide.

    Advancing educators' health and well-being: a global effort
  12. Equity and inclusion 27 July 2024

    Growing union mobilisation for Indigenous People’s rights in and through education

    New research from Education International shows a substantial increase in the number of education unions recognising and engaging with Indigenous People’s issues over the past 10 years. Significant challenges remain, preventing Indigenous students and educators from seeing their rights fulfilled in many parts of the world. The role of education...

    Growing union mobilisation for Indigenous People’s rights in and through education
  13. News 12 July 2024

    Notice of vacancy: European Director - European Trade Union Committee for Education

    Organisation The European Trade Union Committee for Education (ETUCE) is the regional structure in Europe of Education International. It comprises 123 Member Organisations from 21 European countries with approximately 11 million members.

    Notice of vacancy: European Director - European Trade Union Committee for Education
  14. Leading the profession 12 July 2024

    Teachers at the center of United Nations education plan

    NEW YORK – Only months after the groundbreaking recommendations of a United Nations panel on the teaching profession, UN Secretary Antonio Guterres put teachers at the center of what he called “a four-point plan to end the global education crisis.”

    Teachers at the center of United Nations education plan
  15. Equity and inclusion 12 July 2024

    Empowering women in education: The Arab Women Educators Network gears up

    The Arab Women Educators Network (ArWEN) held its second meeting on June 8th-9th, 2024, charting a course for a future where gender equality is not just an ideal but a reality in the education sector.

    Empowering women in education: The Arab Women Educators Network gears up
  16. Leading the profession 5 July 2024

    Empowerment at the forefront: Asia-Pacific women lead in education

    The first Education International Asia-Pacific (EIAP) Regional Women’s Conference, titled “Sisters in Solidarity: Empowering Action and Leadership in Education Unions Across Asia-Pacific,” marked a significant milestone in the journey toward gender equality in education. From July 2nd to July 4th, 2024, women leaders, trade unionists, and youth from 42 member...

    Empowerment at the forefront: Asia-Pacific women lead in education
  17. Fighting the commercialisation of education 3 July 2024

    Shifting the burden: How an employer levy could transform Higher Education financing in the UK

    Higher education contributes over £70 billion to the United Kingdom's economy. However, despite this significant contribution, the current funding model relies heavily on student debt repayment over up to 40 years, often resulting in government losses.

    Shifting the burden: How an employer levy could transform Higher Education financing in the UK