Solidarity is our core value. When an emergency arises, Education International works together with affected member organisations to assess needs and provide support. We mobilise our global membership to act in solidarity, provide immediate assistance where possible, and initiate projects aimed at improving local conditions for our members.
Solidarity in emergencies
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Solidarity in emergencies 15 September 2023 Urgent Action Appeal: Earthquake in Morocco
Education International (EI) is launching a call for solidarity in support of colleagues in Morocco.
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Trade union rights are human rights 14 September 2023 Iran: Education International demands an end to all violations of human and trade union rights!
This September 16th, 2023 marks one year since the murder of Jina Mahsa Amini at the hands of police in Iran. Her death sparked widespread protests across Iran and gave rise to the Woman Life Freedom movement. Since then, the repressive state apparatus has worked to silence all dissent, increasing...
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Democracy 31 August 2023 Destroyed schools, bomb shelters, air-raid sirens: Ukraine’s children begin another school year in wartime
UNICEF reports that over 1,300 schools in Ukraine have been completely destroyed since the start of the full-scale invasion launched by Russia in February 2022. Most Ukrainian students are forced to continue their studies online, far from teachers and friends. As a new school year begins in September, students and...
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Trade union rights are human rights 23 August 2023 Concerns mount over teacher detentions and threats in Angola
Education International has expressed grave concerns to Angolan authorities following distressing reports of illegal detentions of teacher unionists and threats against educators. Threats include negative evaluations, terminations, and the exclusion of unionised probationary teachers from employment opportunities. Particularly troubling is a letter from a provincial education director, urging national police...
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Trade union rights are human rights 17 July 2023 Tunisia: the government must respect the trade union rights of primary school teachers
In a letter of protest dated 13 July 2023 addressed to Tunisian Education Minister Ali Mohamed Al Boughdiri, Education International (EI) condemned the salary penalties imposed on teacher trade unionists calling for better funding of education in their country.
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Trade union rights are human rights 17 July 2023 Iran: Repeated chemical attacks on schools highlight gender-based violence and barriers to girls’ education
New research published by Education International maps the incidence of gas poisoning attacks on girls’ schools in Iran during the nationwide protests for “Woman, Life, Freedom.”
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Democracy 21 June 2023 The government of the Jujuy province in Argentina must immediately stop attacking its people
For months, education workers in the province of Jujuy, Argentina, have been mobilising for decent wages and to defend public education amidst the regressive reforms of the provincial government. Peaceful demonstrations held by education workers and civil society groups supporting them are being violently repressed by security forces.
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Solidarity in emergencies 7 June 2023 Madagascar: trade union solidarity with teachers affected by natural disasters
The Fédération Chrétienne des Enseignants et Employés de l’Éducation (FEKRIMPAMA) has spared no effort in distributing financial resources from the Education International (EI) solidarity fund to its affiliates most severely affected by cyclones Cheneso and Freddy .
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Solidarity in emergencies 6 June 2023 Education International stands with Ukraine: Union leaders in Kyiv meet colleagues and show solidarity
On May 8 to 11, an Education International delegation visited Ukraine’s capital to deliver a strong message of solidarity and meet with colleagues from the Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Ukraine (TUESWU), EI member organisation in the country. The delegation also met with the Minister of Education...
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Trade union rights are human rights 11 April 2023 Eswatini: Education International fully supports education unionists
Education International (EI) sent a High-Level Mission to Eswatini to reiterate on-site the support of the education union community to colleagues in the country, and to urge the national governmental authorities to put an immediate halt to the persecution of Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) leaders, introduce democratic governance...
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Leading the profession 11 April 2023 EI solidarity mission to Türkiye: Educators and unionists on the frontlines
An Education International delegation visited the earthquake-affected area in Turkiye, meeting with teachers, unionists, volunteers, and local leaders to deliver a message of solidarity and convey condolences for the terrible losses suffered, but also to take stock of the scale of the destruction and the needs on the ground in...
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Solidarity in emergencies 23 March 2023 Education International brings support to help cushion the impact of Cyclone Freddy
The global union federation representing educators worldwide has brought financial support using its Solidarity Fund to help students, teachers and education support personnel severely affected by devastation caused by tropical Cyclone Freddy in Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique.
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Solidarity in emergencies 22 March 2023 Türkiye: International solidarity brings relief to educators, students, and populations affected by the earthquake
In a conversation with Education International Osman Işçi, of the Turkish union Eğitim Sen, shared the experience of educators on the ground and stressed the importance of international solidarity in responding to the devastation.
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Solidarity in emergencies 17 March 2023 Executive Board Resolution on the Earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
On February 6th, Türkiye and Syria were struck by a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that left tens of thousands dead and injured, including hundreds of teachers, support staff, academics and other education workers. Hundreds of schools were destroyed, as well as several education union buildings in both countries, and the...
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Democracy 24 February 2023 One year of solidarity with our colleagues, students, and all people of Ukraine
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Education International launched an urgent action appeal calling on all member organisations to stand with and support our colleagues in Ukraine. Education unions from across the world responded. One year on, our solidarity is unwavering.
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Union renewal and development 24 February 2023 Türkiye: Solidarity is in unions’ DNA
In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and strong aftershocks that hit Southern Türkiye and Northern Syria on 6th February 2023, Education International (EI) has launched an urgent action appeal to respond to the impacts of this disaster and support its Turkish affiliate Eğitim Sen in its efforts to help...
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Trade union rights are human rights 16 February 2023 Philippines: Educators submit recommendations to ILO to ensure the protection of trade union rights
Education International (EI) has welcomed the recent International Labour Organization High Level Tripartite Mission (ILO HLTM) to the Philippines. This mission is the result of longstanding advocacy by human and trade union activists in this country, and EI national member organisations – the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT), the Federation...
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Trade union rights are human rights 2 February 2023 Tanzania Teachers Union leadership appointments sparked concerns
The Republic of Tanzania authorities have responded to concerns raised by Education International and have reevaluated their previous appointments of senior education union officials. The appointments in question involved Lucas Ulaya, Tanzania Teachers Union (TTU) President, and Maganga Japhet, TTU Secretary General, who had been unilaterally assigned to the positions...
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