Nous réunissons nos organisations membres pour examiner et partager nos expériences, nos bonnes pratiques et nos idées pour répondre aux défis collectifs. Ensemble, nous construisons les syndicats de l’éducation du futur : des organisations à participation massive qui reflètent les divers intérêts et identités de leurs membres et offrent aux éducateur·trice·s une multitude de façons de s'engager et de contribuer.
In his speech on the opening day of EI's 5th World Congress, General Secretary Fred van Leeuwen reported on the progress made in the implementation of EI's aims and activities since the previous congress in Porto Alegre in 2004.
EI General Secretary's Progress Report to the 5th World Congress
Below is the speech, in English, by Sharan Burrow, President of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) on the Opening Day of the 5th EI World Congress in Berlin.
Speech by Sharan Burrow, President of the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC)
The fifth World Congress of the world's largest teacher union federation was opened this morning in Berlin by the President of the Germany Federal Republic, Horst Köhler.
EI's 5th World Congress Opens with a Common Cry Against Poverty
Below is the speech by the President of Education International, Thulas Nxesi, at the opening of EI's 5th World Congress in Berlin.
Speech by the President of Education International, Thulas Nxesi
Below is the Speech by Anita Normak, General Secretary, International for Building, Wood Forestry and Allied Workers (BWI) in English:
Speech by Anita Normak, General Secretary, International for Building, Wood Forestry and Allied Workers (BWI)
Below is the speech by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Horst Köhler, in German:
Speech by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Horst Köhler
BERLIN — The government of Colombia has denied an exit visa to Samuel Morales, one of two winners of Education International’s highest award for defence of human and trade union rights.
Colombia denies exit visa to award winner
BERLIN – 18 July – Educators from around the world are coming together in Berlin to intensify their efforts to meet the needs of every child, and to uphold their fundamental rights to a quality education in a more just world.
Press Release: Teachers care about quality education, social justice
The World Congress issue of Worlds of Education, Education International’s bi-monthly magazine, is now available.
Worlds of Education No 23 (June-July 2007) now available
Mes amis, mes colleagues, invitées spéciale et Président Winston Carter:
Speech by EI Deputy General Secretary, Jan Eastman, at the Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Teachers' Federation, 12-14 July 2007
Congress documents including the program, practical arrangements and voting procedures are now available to download.
New Congress documents available to download
Please note that there will be organised transport from only Tegel Airport to the 3 Congress hotels (Ellington, Park Inn and Estrel) from 19-21 July.
Congress Newsflash: Transport in Berlin
On 23rd July, participants to the 5th EI World Congress will be treated to a choice of 44 different breakout sessions.
Breakout Sessions at the 5th EI World Congress
On 30 June, EI fulfilled its promise to the people of Aceh, Indonesia, that it would assist in the rebuilding of the public education system for thousands of children whose schools were destroyed by the devastating tsunami of December 2004.
Rebuilding Aceh Through Education For All
On 30 June, with the delivery of the last chair to a new elementary school in Aceh, EI fulfilled its promise to the Acehnese people given two and a half years ago that it would rebuild 28 of its schools.
EI Tsunami Rehabilitation Programme: A Total of 28 Schools completed in Aceh, Indonesia
As of 5th July 2007 17:00hr (GMT+1 Western European Time), all Congress Participant's Accounts will be frozen. Should you have any changes to make regarding your flight details, hotel reservation, pre-Congress event and breakout session registration etc, you should do so before 5th July.
Congress Newsflash: Make the Final Changes to your Participant's Account Before 5th July!
At every World Congress, EI holds a gala dinner and dance, the highlight of which is the ceremony to grant the two prestigious EI Awards - the Albert Shanker Education Award and the Mary Hatwood Futrell Human and Trade Union Rights Award.
Book your tickets for the EI Awards Dinner today!
Arrangements for the 5th EI World Congress in Berlin are being finalised. Over 1,600 representatives of member organisations have indicated that they will be in attendance at the Congress in the Estrel Convention Centre.
5th EI World Congress: Final confirmation of your delegation, amendments to resolutions and urgent resolutions