Trade union rights are human rights Democracy published 21 December 2023 updated 8 January 2024 The Education International Regional Committee for Latin America (IEAL) has expressed concern regarding the recent decision taken by the Government of the …
Roberto Baradel is a teacher and deputy general secretary of the Confederation of Education Workers of Argentina (CTERA). He is also a member of the Confederation of Argentinian Educators (CEA). A tireless advocate for public education and union rights, …
The Global Refugee Forum is taking place in Geneva from 13 to 15 December. Education International (EI) is spearheading global efforts to support the rights of teachers in contexts of forced displacement and crises. Teachers are the cornerstone of quality …
On November 30, Education International hosted an online event to assess the progress made in implementing the International Labour Organization Policy Guidelines on decent work for early childhood education personnel 10 years after their adoption and …
International Human Rights Day celebrates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights in 1948 – 75 years ago. The Declaration reflects the highest aspirations of humanity. The fact that rights are too often ignored does not invalidate the …
On International Human Rights Day, Education International reaffirms our collective commitment to defending human rights around the world. We must remain firm and united around the principles of peace, justice, equality, democracy, and dignity for all. It …
Around the world, companies, NGOs, policymakers, academics and national publics are increasingly calling on governments to phase-out fossil fuel subsidies (FS) - measures that support the consumption and production of natural gas, coal and oil – as a vital …
Delayed by a year because of Covid, the OECD’s PISA is back, with a major focus on the impact of the pandemic on schools. Used as a benchmark by governments to evaluate their education systems, this latest version of PISA, the Program for International …
Every year, despite recording ‘hottest ever’ temperatures, the world consumes more fossil fuels than ever before. Consequently, climate disasters also continue to rise in frequency and intensity. In 2022, for instance, a third of Pakistan’s land mass was …
Research by Education International reveals that early childhood education (ECE) personnel have been among the education workers whose employment conditions were most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Preliminary findings of an ongoing research also …
Based on my experience as a teacher in the sector, I can testify to the transformative power of quality early childhood education (ECE) for children. ECE goes beyond learning letters of the alphabet or numbers. Playing games and enjoying nature outdoors …
Standards and working conditions Leading the profession published 29 November 2023 updated 29 November 2023 Teacher training, especially continuous professional development, is critical for the provision of quality education for all. This is part of the …
Standards and working conditions Leading the profession published 29 November 2023 updated 29 November 2023 Teacher training, especially continuous professional development, is critical for the provision of quality education for all. This was reaffirmed by …
“An education system based on public institutions is the best option to fully realise the right to education. That is why the State must consolidate education as being a real public good, promoting education as a bearer of not only individual and …
Two affiliates of Education International (EI) in Morocco, the SNE-FDT and SNE-CDT, have rallied to the aid of people in remote areas of the High Atlas Mountains that were hit by a magnitude 6.8 earthquake on 8 September 2023. Local trade union …
On November 25th, we draw attention to one of the most prevalent human rights violations: violence against women, affecting one in three women worldwide. Susan Flocken, European Director of ETUCE, emphasizes the pivotal role of education in nurturing …
According to the Violence Against Women & Girls Guide, developed by the World Bank, 818 million women worldwide have experience physical or sexual partner violence or sexual violence by a non-partner. This is almost the total population of sub-Saharan …
“It is a real privilege to address this 10th Africa Regional Conference of Education International, particularly with its focus on shaping the future of education on our continent, as well as beyond. And the theme of your conference, “Standing together for …
On November 30, Education International will host an online event to assess the progress made in implementing the ILO Policy Guidelines on decent work for early childhood education personnel and reflect on new developments in the sector. The discussion …
France Castro has received repeated death threats from Rodrigo Duterte, former President of the Philippines. The lawmaker has filed a formal complaint against Duterte, making this the first criminal case against Duterte after the end of his mandate. “We …
