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  1. Union renewal and development 29 March 2018

    Passing of Tom ‘Father Africa’ Bediako

    Education International is sad to learn of the passing of Tom Bediako, an outstanding Ghanaian education trade unionist, who for over 10 years made a considerable contribution to the strengthening of education unions and quality education in Africa as Education International’s Chief Regional Coordinator for the region.”

    Passing of Tom ‘Father Africa’ Bediako
  2. Fighting the commercialisation of education 28 March 2018

    Open access to research highlighted at CIES conference

    Education International and its affiliates’ work on open science and the publishing industry was showcased at this year’s Comparative International Education Society (CIES) conference.

    Open access to research highlighted at CIES conference
  3. Union growth 27 March 2018

    The responsibility of the French-speaking public authorities in guaranteeing quality public education for all is reaffirmed

    During Global Francophonie Week, the Comité syndical francophone de l'éducation et de la formation recalled the need for democracy around the world, which necessarily requires “free quality public education funded mainly by States”.

    The responsibility of the French-speaking public authorities in guaranteeing quality public education for all is reaffirmed
  4. Union growth 23 March 2018

    Kenya: Higher education sector maintains pressure on employers for social dialogue

    The Universities’ Academic Staff Union, an Education International’s affiliate in Kenya, is involved in a labour dispute with the employers’ federation for public universities over the negotiation and implementation of a collective bargaining agreement.

    Kenya: Higher education sector maintains pressure on employers for social dialogue
  5. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 23 March 2018

    Launch of Education Workforce Initiative

    Education International has welcomed the launch of the Education Workforce Initiative by the International Commission on Financing Global Education Opportunity.

    Launch of Education Workforce Initiative
  6. Union growth 22 March 2018

    France: education unions extremely worried for the quality of education public services

    While the country has faced a major strike in defense of public services, the French unions members of Education International recall their concerns for the status of government teachers, the quality of education and social dialogue.

    France: education unions extremely worried for the quality of education public services
  7. Trade union rights are human rights 22 March 2018

    Safe Schools for All, Social Media Toolkit

    Join the global movement of students and educators organizing to end gun violence in schools and create safe schools for all.

    Safe Schools for All, Social Media Toolkit
  8. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 22 March 2018

    Global dialogue in support of the teaching profession

    The 8th annual International Summit on the Teaching Profession to be held in Lisbon, Portugal, on 22-23 March is, once again, a good opportunity to discuss the teaching profession between those who represent teachers and those who represent governments.

    Global dialogue in support of the teaching profession
  9. Trade union rights are human rights 22 March 2018

    We Demand Quality Education for All in Schools that are Free From Gun Violence

    As the voice of teachers and education support personnel worldwide, we stand in solidarity with the students, teachers, school staff, parents and allies as they courageously lift their voices and take action to demand a quality education for all in schools that are free from gun violence.

    We Demand Quality Education for All in Schools that are Free From Gun Violence
  10. Trade union rights are human rights 20 March 2018

    Cambodia: Global union movement unites in defence of fired education employees

    The International Trade Union Confederation and Education International have strongly condemned Cambodian public authorities’ decision to fire 11 teachers and education officers.

    Cambodia: Global union movement unites in defence of fired education employees
  11. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 19 March 2018

    UK teacher unionist wins Global Teacher Prize award

    Education International congratulates UK teacher unionist Andria Zafirakou upon winning the 2018 Global Teacher Prize award.

    UK teacher unionist wins Global Teacher Prize award
  12. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 19 March 2018

    Passing of outstanding Canadian education unionist

    Education International is sad to learn of the passing of Donald C. Savage, an inspiring educator and committed union leader. He was 85.

    Passing of outstanding Canadian education unionist
  13. Trade union rights are human rights 14 March 2018

    Iranian teacher unionist arrested

    The recent arrest of a teacher and board member of the Tehran branch of the Iranian Teachers' Trade Association (ITTA) at his school starkly illustrates the continuing persecution of teacher unionists in Iran.

    Iranian teacher unionist arrested