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Congress 8

  1. Union renewal and development 26 July 2019

    The 8th EI World Congress in pictures

    Elections, rousing speeches and great debates on resolutions - these are the highlights of the 8th Education International World Congress.

    The 8th EI World Congress in pictures
  2. Union renewal and development 26 July 2019

    Congress ends, but the fight is not over

    Saying good-bye to 1400 participants, the last day of World Congress was not easy. Now the numerous plans and policies will be put into action by united and capable education unionists.

    Congress ends, but the fight is not over
  3. Union renewal and development 26 July 2019

    Congress welcomes new EI Executive Board

    The torch was passed on the last day of Education International’s 8th World Congress as the new Executive Board was officially welcomed and delegates paid tribute to outgoing members.

    Congress welcomes new EI Executive Board
  4. Leading the profession 25 July 2019

    “Education Unions and the Struggle for Democracy”, by Hugo Yasky.

    Hugo Rubén Yasky

    “As we approach the centenary of the birth of Paulo Freire, whose teachings continue to inspire and influence our actions, the Latin American Pedagogical Movement, EILA and its national member organisations embody the collective will to defend education as a social right and a powerful means for the emancipation of...

    “Education Unions and the Struggle for Democracy”, by Hugo Yasky.
  5. Trade union rights are human rights 25 July 2019

    EI celebrates education champions

    Today Education International honoured two outstanding activists during its 8th World Congress in Bangkok, Thailand. Curtis Riep received the Albert Shanker Education Award and Jalila al Salman received the Mary Hatwood Futrell Human and Trade Union Rights Award.

    EI celebrates education champions
  6. Union renewal and development 25 July 2019

    Congress takes action to achieve universal free quality education

    The fourth day of Education International’s 8th World Congress was a celebration of human rights and an expression of the collective strength of the teaching profession. The theme of the day was ensuring free quality education for all.

    Congress takes action to achieve universal free quality education
  7. Democracy 25 July 2019

    Educators come together to share lessons on democracy

    A book, written by EI President Susan Hopgood and former EI General Secretary Fred van Leeuwen, entitled “On Education & Democracy; 25 Lessons from the Teaching Profession”, was launched by the co-authors during the EI Congress in Bangkok on the 23th of July at the opening of a special session...

    Educators come together to share lessons on democracy
  8. Union renewal and development 24 July 2019

    First Young Advocates Round Table at the EI World Congress

    Today, the 8th EI World Congress hosted the first Young Advocates Round Table. With a strict age limit of 35, participants sat together and developed strategies on how to boost union renewal.

    First Young Advocates Round Table at the EI World Congress