In Senegal more than 3 million children either do not go to state school or find it very difficult to go to school. Insufficient public funding for education is a major obstacle to quality education for all.
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In Senegal more than 3 million children either do not go to state school or find it very difficult to go to school. Insufficient public funding for education is a major obstacle to quality education for all.
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Education union leaders meeting in Buenos Aires for the 10th Education International World Congress have adopted several resolutions in solidarity with educators and students affected by war and armed conflict and that call for the protection of schools as safe sanctuaries. Unionists also highlighted the role of education in building...
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In a significant move for the global education union movement, Mugwena Maluleke has been elected as the new President of Education International (EI) at its 10th World Congress in Argentina. EI is the world's largest federation of education unions representing over 33 million teachers and education workers worldwide.
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Educators around the world are standing up for the planet and for their students. The Teach for the Planet campaign was in the spotlight at Education International’s 10th World Congress taking place in Buenos Aires from 26 July to 2 August. Education unionists met to exchange best practices on climate...
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On July 17, 2024, EI Africa convened an online meeting of the regional Research Network (ResNet). Held under the theme, "Using Research Evidence to Advance Education and the Teaching Profession in Africa", the main objective of the webinar was to share data on education financing, the status of the teaching...
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Teachers and Education Support Personnel around the world are overworked, underpaid, and undervalued. Deteriorating working conditions, low salaries, overwhelming workloads, and stifling bureaucracy are pushing teachers out of the profession they love and that the world needs.
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From July 27th to August 2nd, over 1,400 education union leaders from 150 countries convened in Buenos Aires, Argentina for the 10th Education International (EI) World Congress. This global gathering of educators is focused on ensuring that students receive the high-quality education they deserve by advocating for fair pay, better...
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The last meeting held by Education International Africa Communication Network (EI Africa ComNet) focused on ensuring a smooth flow of the10th EI World Congress exposure. To ensure that regional governments prioritize quality education for all, the EI Africa ComNet plans to cover the main themes of Congress. African delegates heading...
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On July 29, David Edwards, Education International General Secretary, took the stage in front of more than 1,200 education union leaders to reflect on the challenges and achievements of the global education union movement in the last five years. Despite a multitude of crises, from the Covid-19 pandemic to the...
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The Education International Africa Regional Committee (EIARC) recently held a virtual meeting on 3 July to delve into crucial issues concerning education in Africa. The primary objective of the meeting was to evaluate the progress made and outline future strategies for education and the trade union movement across the continent....
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Young educators from 10 Southern African countries, namely South Africa, Eswatini, Mozambique, Lesotho, Zambia, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola, and Malawi participated in a leadership training from 11th to 12th July 2024 at Garden Court Hotel, O.R. Tambo, in Johannesburg, South Africa. The training was organized by Education International Africa (EIA)...
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Achieving gender equality and equity in education and in unions continues to be a top priority for Education International member organisations. A new survey of 123 education unions from around the world reveals a strong union commitment and significant progress made, as well as challenges and areas for improvement to...
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At a time when LGBTI+ lives are painted as a false "moral threat" to society, to distract from failed austerity policies and remove broader civil and human rights, the LGBTI+ Caucus discussed the current state of LGBTI+ rights in the world of work and in education systems globally. It also...
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The well-being of education professionals is crucial for quality education, yet it faces significant challenges globally. Recognising the interdependence of education and health, key organisations are partnering with Education International (EI) to find solutions to advance the well-being of educators worldwide.
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New research from Education International shows a substantial increase in the number of education unions recognising and engaging with Indigenous People’s issues over the past 10 years. Significant challenges remain, preventing Indigenous students and educators from seeing their rights fulfilled in many parts of the world. The role of education...
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NEW YORK – Only months after the groundbreaking recommendations of a United Nations panel on the teaching profession, UN Secretary Antonio Guterres put teachers at the center of what he called “a four-point plan to end the global education crisis.”
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In a significant move to address the prevalent issue of school-related gender-based violence (SRGBV), Education International (EI) Africa relaunched its SRGBV campaign on June 26, 2024. This virtual event brought together union representatives, partner organizations, and education stakeholders to share insights, deepen understanding, and commit to taking action against SRGBV.
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