Education unions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have joined forces to promote public education and counter the privatisation of the education sector. Under the banner of the Education International (EI) campaign Go Public! Fund Education , they aim to improve the quality of public education and the status...
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After a series of general meetings, Côte d’Ivoire’s trade unions have called a three-day work stoppage for 15, 16, and 17 October 2024 to protest the unconstructive and unproductive dialogue between the unions and the public authorities over the last two years.
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In a significant initiative aimed at empowering young educators, the African Young Educators Network (AYEN) Leadership Training Workshop was held in Accra, Ghana, bringing together passionate young educators from across the African region. Dr. Dennis Sinyolo, Regional Director of Education International Africa, opened the workshop by emphasizing the importance of...
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After a series of general meetings, Côte d’Ivoire’s trade unions have called a three-day work stoppage for 15, 16, and 17 October 2024 to protest the unconstructive and unproductive dialogue between the unions and the public authorities over the last two years.
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Across Africa, Teacher Unions and educational organizations commemorated World Teachers’ Day under the theme "Valuing Teacher Voices." The day served as a powerful reminder of the essential role teachers play in shaping society and the importance of their involvement in educational policymaking. Various activities were held throughout the continent, culminating...
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The African Union Headquarters came alive with passion and purpose as educators, policymakers, and advocates convened to celebrate World Teachers' Day. This year’s theme, "Valuing Teacher Voices," served as a rallying cry, emphasizing the indispensable role that teachers play in the educational landscape of the continent. Education Internation Africa’s representatives...
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On October 7, World Day for Decent Work, educators around the world join the global union movement in calling for peace and democracy for all. Without peace, there can be no social justice, and without social justice, peace cannot last.
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During the 6th ordinary Congress of the Chad Teachers’ Union (Syndicat des enseignants du Tchad – SET), unionists reinvigorated their union, discussed strategies to ensure the teaching profession is valued, reviewed the union’s statutory provisions, nominated national advisers, and elected a new national executive committee.
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To mark the one year of the horrific Hamas attacks of 7 October in Israel, the American Federation of Teachers launched a video denouncing hate and calling for an end to the war and suffering in the region .
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I want to acknowledge the incredible work of Education International's member organizations worldwide, who are marking this day with their own celebrations and actions, standing united in our call to value, respect, and invest in teachers. From rural to urban schools, across both the Global South and North, they amplify...
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Education International Africa (EIA) conducted the John Thompson Fellowship (JTF) seminar for its Member Organisations in the Zone 6 countries at the Garden Court OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 25th to 27th September 2024.These included: BOSETU, BTU and TAWU from Botswana; SNAT from Eswatini; LAT and...
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The African Union Headquarters came alive with passion and purpose as educators, policymakers, and advocates convened to celebrate World Teachers' Day. This year’s theme, "Valuing Teacher Voices," served as a rallying cry, emphasizing the indispensable role that teachers play in the educational landscape of the continent. Education Internation Africa’s representatives...
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On September 26, education trade unionists from around the world came together to discuss the state of the anti-rights movement in education and strategies to oppose it in defence of rights and gender equality. A new report from ODI Global informed the debate.
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[Brussels, 3 October, 2024] – As school communities everywhere celebrate World Teachers’ Day, educators across the world are calling for immediate action to address the global teacher shortage which threatens the right to education for millions of children in every continent. Underpaid, overworked, and undervalued, teachers are being driven out...
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During the 6th ordinary Congress of the Chad Teachers’ Union (Syndicat des enseignants du Tchad – SET), unionists reinvigorated their union, discussed strategies to ensure the teaching profession is valued, reviewed the union’s statutory provisions, nominated national advisers, and elected a new national executive committee.
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The 2024 Program Advisory Committee (PAC) and Network meetings commenced in Accra, uniting educators, policymakers, and advocates across Africa and beyond.
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In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria's education sector, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) launched the Education International (EI) “Go Public! Fund Education ” campaign in their country. This initiative aims to secure increased funding for public education and its personnel, while addressing the chronic underfunding that has plagued...
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In a significant move to strengthen Nigeria's education sector, the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) launched the Education International (EI) “Go Public! Fund Education” campaign in their country. This initiative aims to secure increased funding for public education and its personnel, while addressing the chronic underfunding that has plagued the...
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