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  1. Union renewal and development 19 February 2019

    Asia-Pacific

    Asia-Pacific

    Asia-Pacific
  2. Union renewal and development 19 February 2019

    Arab Countries

    Arab Countries

    Arab Countries
  3. Union renewal and development 19 February 2019

    Africa

    Africa

    Africa
  4. Union renewal and development 19 February 2019

    Global

    Global

    Global
  5. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 24 January 2019

    #EI25: “Standing together: the power of teachers in the fight for democracy”, by Steffen Handal

    Steffen Handal

    The Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai has said that "One child, one teacher, one book, and one pen can change the world." She is right. Education changes lives, communities and the world. It is both a key to changes in society and individual freedom projects. I therefore stand shoulder...

    #EI25: “Standing together: the power of teachers in the fight for democracy”, by Steffen Handal
  6. Union renewal and development 3 January 2019

    2019: an exciting Congress year ahead!

    As we welcome new opportunities to advance worldwide achievement of free quality public education for all in 2019, Education International wishes you and your families a happy new year!

    2019: an exciting Congress year ahead!
  7. Union growth 17 December 2018

    #EI25: “Trade unionism, the teaching profession, and democracy”, interview of EI General Secretary Emeritus Fred van Leeuwen

    Fred van Leeuwen

    2018 is the 25th anniversary of the creation of Education International. As this anniversary year draws to a close, we are publishing an interview of Fred van Leeuwen who served the organization as General Secretary of EI for its first quarter century. This discussion offers a reflection on the substantial...

    #EI25: “Trade unionism, the teaching profession, and democracy”, interview of EI General Secretary Emeritus Fred van Leeuwen
  8. Union growth 10 December 2018

    #UDHR70 - "On Dignity: Reflections on the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights", by David Edwards

    David Edwards

    The 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights is an occasion to be inspired by its principles and its origin. It is an opportunity for trade unionists and educators to reflect on its values and the aspirations it represents and to stand up, speak out and act. It...

    #UDHR70 - "On Dignity: Reflections on the 70th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights", by David Edwards
  9. Equity and inclusion 6 November 2018

    Ivory Coast’s Education Minister and advocate for women’s rights welcomes EI Africa Women’s Roundtable

    Education International’s (EI) Africa Women’s Roundtable was warmly welcomed by the Honourable Kandia Camara, Côte d’Ivoire’s Minister of National Education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training, as well as a teacher, former unionist and alumni of the earliest iteration of the EI African Women in Education Network.

    Ivory Coast’s Education Minister and advocate for women’s rights welcomes EI Africa Women’s Roundtable
  10. Union renewal and development 22 October 2018

    Renewed commitment and funding of activities to eradicate child labour

    Education International (EI) and the Foundation of EI’s affiliate in Germany the Gewerkschaft Erziehung und Wissenschaft have signed a partnership agreement, the Foundation giving responsibility to EI for projects to promote the right to education and to eradicate child labour.

    Renewed commitment and funding of activities to eradicate child labour
  11. Trade union rights are human rights 19 October 2018

    Bahraini education unionist Jalila al Salman given EI’s Mary Hatwood Futrell Award

    Education International’s Executive Board has named Jalila al Salman, a lifelong teacher and trade unionist who has dedicated her life to education, and to representing teachers in Bahrain, as the recipient of the Mary Hatwood Futrell Human and Trade Union Rights Prize for her outstanding engagement and courage in promoting...

    Bahraini education unionist Jalila al Salman given EI’s Mary Hatwood Futrell Award
  12. Union renewal and development 19 October 2018

    EI announces winner of education prize

    The Education International Executive Board, meeting in Brussels, announced that Curtis Riep is the winner of the Albert Shanker Education Award.

    EI announces winner of education prize
  13. Union renewal and development 17 October 2018

    Thank you Shashi Bala Singh for your dedication to education, educators and students in Asia-Pacific!

    On the occasion of her retirement, Education International wishes to commend Shashi Bala Singh, its former Chief Regional Coordinator in the EI Asia Pacific regional office, for her outstanding work, commitment to trade unionism and quality education for all.

    Thank you Shashi Bala Singh for your dedication to education, educators and students in Asia-Pacific!
  14. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 10 October 2018

    EI General Secretary critiques the World Bank’s Human Capital Index

    On the eve of the launch of the World Bank’s Human Capital Index (HCI), David Edwards, General Secretary of Education International, critiques the new global metric.

    EI General Secretary critiques the World Bank’s Human Capital Index