Defending the profession and solidarity for educators in times of crisis, key for Education International members in Arab countries

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At the Global Disability Summit (GDS), the Education International (EI) delegation reaffirmed that inclusive education is a fundamental human right and key to thriving communities. They championed a social model of disability—breaking down barriers, not people. In the framework of the EI Go Public! Fund Education campaign, they also called...
Trade union delegation pushes for quality inclusive education for all at Global Disability Summit“These are not new problems; they are the result of decades of neglect in the education sector, now magnified by the escalating climate crisis. If we continue to ignore these urgent issues, our schools will remain not just ill-equipped for learning, but hazardous places for both students and teachers.”
Teachers at the heart of climate justice: Addressing the crisis in Philippine schoolsThanks to an Education International project on child labour, working with union members and their local communities, 1,880 children were brought back to school last year in six participating countries: Burundi, Malawi, Mali, Togo, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.
Education International brings hope and effective strategies to curb child labourClimate change is a pressing global issue, yet achieving international consensus on enforceable action remains a significant challenge. In the United States, climate policy is often dictated by the political party in power at the federal level, leading to inconsistent progress. Given the current political landscape, substantial federal action on...
A vision for greener schools: How unions are leading the charge for climate justice in the United StatesThis Earth Day, join the global mobilisation for quality climate education for all, for climate justice, and a just transition to a green economy that guarantees human rights and inclusive participation.
Earth Day 2025At the Seventh Biennial Education international (EI) Arab Cross-Country Regional Structure (ACCRS) Conference, top education unionists highlighted the need to develop partnerships, to show solidarity with Palestinian colleagues and people, support educator remuneration in crisis contexts, and expand the Go Public! Fund Education campaign for funding of public education systems.
Defending the profession and solidarity for educators in times of crisis, key for Education International members in Arab countries