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Trade union rights are human rights 28 October 2020 Executive Board adopts resolution on the role of education in stimulating critical thinking and freedom of expression and promoting democracy
The 56th meeting of the Education International’s Executive Board, meeting virtually on 27 October, adopted a resolution in support of teaching about freedom of expression, free discussion, and critical thinking, all of which equip students to be active citizens. The resolution was adopted following the atrocious murder of French history...
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Democracy 27 October 2020 “The Teaching Profession: The light that illuminates darkness”, by David Edwards.
David Edwards
The brutal assassination of Samuel Paty, French history and geography teacher, on 16 October in front of his school sent waves of shock far beyond France and the teaching profession.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 22 May 2019 “The Italian school system is in danger”, by Francesco Sinopoli.
Francesco Sinopoli
The General Secretary of the Federation of Knowledge Workers of the Italian General Confederation of Labour reacted to the suspension of Rosa Maria Dell’Aria, a teacher from Palermo. The teacher was penalised in this manner because it was alleged that she did not supervise the work of her 14-16 year-old...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 22 May 2019 “Attacks on democracy and teachers in Italy”, by David Edwards,
David Edwards
Extreme Right parties, often populist and nationalist, have become stronger than in any time since the Second World War. We have witnessed a return of racist, xenophobic and authoritarian policies and politics on all continents of the world.
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Union growth 20 March 2019 “Time to shine a bright light on and act in the Philippines”, by David Edwards, Anthony Bellanger, and Ambet Yuson
Anthony Bellanger, Ambet Yuson, David Edwards
Democracy is threatened from within in many countries where authoritarian, often populist and nationalist forces have gained ground. Institutions of democracy have been attacked. The Philippines is one such country.
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Trade union rights are human rights 18 October 2018 Education unionists add their voice in defence of freedom of expression
Education International has joined the International Federation of Journalists and supported the calls made by the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet urging the Governments of Saudi Arabia and Turkey to investigate the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
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Trade union rights are human rights 1 October 2018 Stop the US “zero tolerance” immigration policy harmful to children and their families!
Education International has endorsed the complaint lodged by United States (US) trade unions concerning the US “zero tolerance” immigration policy systematically and forcibly separating immigrant children from their parents, for the purposes of prosecuting parents for “illegal entry” in the country.
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Union growth 26 July 2017 Saudi Arabia: International effort to avert executions of peaceful protesters
Education International has expressed grave concern about the fate of detained peaceful protesters in Saudi Arabia who face possible execution.
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Leading the profession 19 January 2016 Effective teacher policiesEffective teacher policies
Irina Bokova
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Union growth 6 December 2005 EI Statement on the occasion of the International Human Rights Day on 10 Dec 2005
"Education shall be directed to the full development of the human personality and to the strengthening of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. It shall promote understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups, and shall further the activities of the United Nations for the maintenance...
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Union growth 5 December 2005 Cambodia: Appeals Court Denies Rong Chhun Bail
The appeals court has denied bail to Rong Chhun, the president of the Cambodian Independent Teachers’ Association (CITA), who has been imprisoned by the Cambodian authorities since his arrest on 15 October.
Cambodia: Appeals Court Denies Rong Chhun Bail