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Education International

We are the voice of teachers and education workers around the world.

Through our 375 member organisations, we represent more than 33 million teachers and education support personnel in 180 countries and territories.

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Informed and empowered by teachers and education support personnel everywhere, we develop tools and strategies that enable us to work across all sectors of education and all regions of the world to effect change and create a better future for our students. Click here to see how we work and find out more about our priorities below.

  1. Quality education for all

  2. The profession

  3. Rights and democracy

  4. Building union power

Latest Updates

  1. Statements 13 January 2026

    Education International Urges End to Violence and Prioritisation of Education in Syria’s Recovery

    Following recent armed clashes in Aleppo that endangered civilians and denied thousands of children their right to safe education, Education International (EI) calls for an immediate end to violence and urges Syrian authorities and the international community to make education a central pillar of recovery and reconstruction efforts.

    Education International Urges End to Violence and Prioritisation of Education in Syria’s Recovery
  2. Statements 13 January 2026

    Education International calls for an end to violent crackdowns and the protection of education communities in Iran

    Education International (EI) strongly condemns the brutal armed repression of civilians and peaceful protesters in Iran. We are deeply alarmed by reports of mass repression and killings, including students and children, with security forces reportedly firing live ammunition at people in the streets.

    Education International calls for an end to violent crackdowns and the protection of education communities in Iran
  3. News 12 January 2026

    Korea: Teachers win breakthrough on political rights after hunger strike and relentless campaign

    After more than 60 days of sit-ins and a seven-day hunger strike, the Korean Teachers and Education Workers’ Union (KTU) has secured a landmark agreement with the National Assembly to establish a consultative body on guaranteeing the basic political rights of teachers and public servants.

    Korea: Teachers win breakthrough on political rights after hunger strike and relentless campaign
  4. News 12 January 2026

    Educators’ health and well-being in the spotlight: Education International and MGEN launch third edition of I-BEST survey

    How are education workers around the world feeling? What are their actual working conditions, daily challenges, and health? Through the third edition of I-BEST - the International Barometer of the Health and Well-being of Education Staff - Education International (EI) and MGEN will amplify the voices of education personnel in...

    Educators’ health and well-being in the spotlight: Education International and MGEN launch third edition of I-BEST survey
  5. Statements 12 January 2026

    Education International condemns U.S. withdrawal from international organisations, conventions, and treaties

    Education International notes the lamentable, misguided, and dangerous decision of the Trump Administration to withdraw from 66 international entities that foster global cooperation. Trump's claim that multilateral cooperation and international law are contrary to national interests is false and harmful to both the United States and the world.

    Education International condemns U.S. withdrawal from international organisations, conventions, and treaties

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