World Teachers’ Day 2024: A new social contract for education must value teachers and their unions
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News 15 October 2024 World Teachers’ Day 2024: A new social contract for education must value teachers and their unions
“Valuing Teachers' Voices: Towards a New Social Contract for Education.” Teacher unions worldwide voiced this slogan, which was the theme of the 30th anniversary of World Teachers’ Day, October 5th. Many also reaffirmed their commitment to Education International's (EI) campaign “Go Public! Fund Education”.
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Statements 14 October 2024 Solidarity with Unionists, Teachers, and Students in Lebanon
Education International (EI) reaffirms its longstanding commitment to advocating for lasting peace, security, and the protection of human rights in the Middle East. We call on all State Parties, and non-state actors to end the violence, enforce an immediate ceasefire, and restore the functioning of schools throughout the region.
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Worlds of Education 11 October 2024 Education voices | Teachers stand proud as allies for girls’ vision for the future
Marking the International Day of the Girl Child
On October 11, the International Day of the Girl Child, educators around the world reaffirm their commitment to advancing girls’ rights through education. This year’s theme, “Girls’ vision for the future” , highlights their potential to effect change and to build a world where all girls are protected, respected, and...
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News 7 October 2024 World Day for Decent Work: Educators call for peace
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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News 7 October 2024 In search of peace, justice, security: American Federation of Teachers shares reflections on October 7
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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News 4 October 2024 The future rests with our teachers. Stand with us!
Mugwena Maluleke, President of Education International, address for World Teachers’ Day 2024
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...
The future rests with our teachers. Stand with us!