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Fighting the commercialisation of education 5 September 2019 Argentina: new video gives insights into mechanisms of privatisation and commercialisation in education
Focusing on the key findings of a study on the privatisation of education in Argentina commissioned by Education International, the Confederación de Trabajadores de la Educación de la República Argentina has launched the video ‘Educación S.A.’ to highlight how economic interests advocating for the privatisation and commercialisation of Argentina’s public...
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Equity and inclusion 4 September 2019 Australia: AEU supports ‘Wear it Purple Day 2019’
“Wear it Purple Day” on 30 August was first started in 2010 as a response to tragic events of LGBTQ+ school students who committed suicide as a consequence of bullying and harassment. The movement is designed to show rainbow young people they are accepted and celebrated for who they are...
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Union growth 4 September 2019 Germany: stop public investment in arms, increase spending in quality education!
Commemorating the start of World War II, German educators have reiterated their commitment to the initiative on disarmament and peace education recently adopted by Education International and its affiliates.
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Climate action and literacy 3 September 2019 The Bahamas: Educators express solidarity with all those affected by Hurricane Dorian
Education International stands in solidarity with our colleagues, students and all communities impacted by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas.
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Trade union rights are human rights 3 September 2019 Mozambique: educators set up a trade union to open social dialogue and improve teachers’ conditions
Crowning a global development cooperation initiative, the 4th Congress of the Organizaçao Nacional dos Professores modified the organisation’s constitution to become a trade union able to engage in social dialogue and improve teachers’ working and living conditions.
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Union growth 2 September 2019 Educators for democracy and human rights: Education International joins Brussels protest in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong
Today representatives of Education International and other trade unions staged a protest in front of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade office in Brussels to stand against recent police brutality and human rights abuses perpetrated against the people of Hong Kong.
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Equity and inclusion 30 August 2019 Brazil: CNTE defends the rights of LGBTQ+ students in schools
To commemorate the National Day of Lesbian Visibility, 29 August 2019, the Education Commission of the Chamber of Deputies held a debate on discrimination against LGBTI+ students in schools.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 30 August 2019 Iraq: education union reaffirms commitment to quality public education for all in Kurdistan
At its 30th Executive Council meeting, the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union emphasised the need for the Iraqi region’s public authorities to ensure quality teacher training, a quality education environment and counter the rampant privatisation in the sector.
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Equity and inclusion 29 August 2019 In the UK, the hostile environment immigration policy impacts schools and children’s wellbeing
Citizens UK, a national community organising group, recently released a report investigating how the hostile environment policy is impacting upon the everyday lives of schools, families and children without citizenship living in the UK.
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Union growth 29 August 2019 EI calls on Employment and Labour Ministers in G20 countries to refocus on education
Education International leadership attending the G20 Labour and Employment Ministerial meeting remind ministers that education has to be part of any meaningful long-term strategy to address our common challenges.
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Equity and inclusion 28 August 2019 Argentina: CONADU takes measures to advance LGBTI rights
In August 2019, the Federation of University Teachers (Federación de Docentes Universitarios -CONADU) adopted a new protocol on discrimination, harassment and violence on grounds of gender or sexual orientation, perpetrated by their members.
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Standards and working conditions 28 August 2019 Germany: new teachers must receive equal salaries for equal qualifications
The Verband Bildung und Erziehung is pushing for teachers in Germany to be paid the same amount of money for the same initial education and qualifications when they enter the profession.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 27 August 2019 Australia: National Skills Week highlights urgent need for more TAFE funding
In the framework of the Australian National Skills Week, held from 26 August - 1st September, educators urge the Federal Government to put a halt to the cuts in funding for technical and further education and the sector’s privatisation.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 27 August 2019 UK: GCSE results put stress on students and undermine their learning opportunities
Following the release of the results of the General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE), UK education unions welcome the hard work of students and all those who have supported them, including education professionals, and stress the impact of these tests on students’ well-being and the need for a broad curriculum.
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Democracy 26 August 2019 Dominican Republic: An Ultimatum for the Government on Quality Education
A delegation from Education International Latin America participated in the massive rally for quality public education called by member organisation ADP.
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Climate action and literacy 23 August 2019 Amazon fires: Educators join in global outcry and demand responsible environmental policies
Over 2,500 fires have been reported in the Amazon rainforest over the past few days alone. Educators call for stronger environmental polices in Brazil and across the world.
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Equity and inclusion 23 August 2019 Rainbow resources
Here is some great in-depth reading material on two very relevant topics: how to support your transgender and non-binary students and protection against discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 21 August 2019 Liberia: civil society calls on government to stop the expansion of private education
The fight against the privatisation of education has taken a step further in Liberia. The National Teachers' Association of Liberia together with twelve civil and human right organisations and two religious organisations sent a joint letter to public authorities reminding them of their responsibility to ensure quality public education for...
Liberia: civil society calls on government to stop the expansion of private education