With only 6 years until the 2030 deadline, Sustainable Development Goal 4 on quality education for all is off track. Millions of children continue to be out of school, deprived of their right to education, while education systems struggle with an alarming shortage of 44 million teachers. In this context,...
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A pilot project carried out by the Fédération des Syndicats de l'Education Nationale (Federation of National Education Unions - FESEN) in the region of Sotouboua, in central Togo, is helping to change attitudes so that child labour is no longer considered acceptable. Agricultural and domestic work are the main activities...
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As Cameroon prepares for a crucial election year, education unions - theFédération Camerounaise des Syndicats de l’Éducation(FECASE) and theFédération des Syndicats de l'Enseignement et de la Recherche(FESER) - are mobilising to make the funding of public education a national priority. Spearheaded by Education International'sGo public! Fund Education campaign and supported...
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In the archipelago nation of Cape Verde, a recent round of negotiations between the government and teachers’ unions has brought to light the critical need for increased funding in public education. Despite reaching consensus on some demands, the two parties remain at an impasse over salary updates, with the unions...
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Education leaders from across Africa gathered on Tuesday, 18th June 2024 for a crucial webinar to discuss the continent's progress towards the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG4) and the African Union's Continental Education Strategy for Africa (CESA 16-25). With just 6 years left to achieve SDG4's goal of ensuring...
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A pilot project carried out by the Fédération des Syndicats de l'Education Nationale (Federation of National Education Unions - FESEN) in the region of Sotouboua, in central Togo, is helping to change attitudes so that child labour is no longer considered acceptable. Agricultural and domestic work are the main activities...
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In a significant step towards strengthening the teaching profession across Africa, EI Africa (EIA) convened an online meeting of the Africa Young Educators Network (AYEN) on Tuesday, 11th June 2024 to discuss the implementation of the UN Secretary-General's High-Level Panel (HLP) Recommendations on the teaching profession. The webinar was under...
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In the archipelago nation of Cape Verde, a recent round of negotiations between the government and teachers’ unions has brought to light the critical need for increased funding in public education. Despite reaching consensus on some demands, the two parties remain at an impasse over salary updates, with the unions...
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Projects to address child labour carried out by Education International affiliates in 15 countries (1) have enabled more than 8,000 former child workers to return to school over the past nine years. Awareness-raising campaigns, visits to parents by teachers and local authorities, and the adoption of local by-laws banning child...
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The West Africa Women in Education Network (WAWEN) recently held a 3-day training workshop in Accra, Ghana, under the theme, "Increasing Women's Participation and Leadership in Education Union". The event, which took place at the Mensvic Grand Hotel, from 4th to 6th June 2024 brought together female educators from across...
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As Cameroon prepares for a crucial election year, education unions - the Fédération Camerounaise des Syndicats de l’Éducation (FECASE) and the Fédération des Syndicats de l'Enseignement et de la Recherche (FESER) - are mobilising to make the funding of public education a national priority. Spearheaded by Education International's Go public!...
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Vinod Seegum, negotiator and former president of the Government Teachers’ Union (GTU), shares his vision of recent developments in Mauritius, its educational challenges, and economic prospects. He underlines that the GTU and the authorities are engaged in intensive social dialogue with a view to improving public education and the status...
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How can communications and campaigns work support unions in mobilising for increased investment in public education and educators, as well as social justice, human rights and democracy? This was at the heart of discussions during the latest Education International (EI) Communicators’ Network (ComNet) meeting.
Read moreA webinar was organised on 12 April 2024 by the coordination of the Réseau des Enseignantes Syndicalistes de l'Afrique Centrale (RESAC) to define strategies for the active participation of women teacher trade unionists in Central Africa in Education International's campaign, "Go Public! Fund Education". Fourteen (14) trade union organisations from...
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To mark May Day, Education International, the global voice of the teaching profession, is calling on governments everywhere to fully fund public education systems, and guarantee labour rights and good working conditions for teachers and education support personnel. Well-resourced, inclusive, and equitable quality public education systems are a prerequisite for...
Read moreAs the world commemorates Workers' Day 2024, Education International Africa (EI Africa) is renewing calls for governments to prioritise policies that can deliver jobs, stability, and economic participation for all. The theme of this year's commemoration, "A renewed call for jobs, peace and democracy for shared prosperity" highlights the urgent...
Read moreIn Africa, teachers play a crucial role in the transformative education process, shaping the future of the continent by imparting knowledge, skills, competences, values and ethics to the next generation. Their impact extends beyond the classroom, but also contributes to societal development and economic progress.
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On April 22 Education International’s Climate Network came together to celebrate Earth Day with an insightful discussion on the reform necessary to foster a pedagogy of hope and quality climate change education in classrooms everywhere. Education unionists were joined by three inspiring activists who are leading the youth movement for...
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