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  1. Union growth 10 April 2017

    Argentina: Rising tension as teachers’ protest repressed by police

    Teachers in Argentina were targeted when their peaceful protest on the eve of 9–10 April was violently repressed by police. The demonstration, aiming to set up a 'mobile school' in the form of a white tent in front of the National Congress in Buenos Aires, was brought to an abrupt...

    Argentina: Rising tension as teachers’ protest repressed by police
  2. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 7 April 2017

    Australia: Disadvantaged students hit by resource shortages

    Australian schools are significantly under-resourced, affecting student performance, according to newly released international data, demonstrating the importance of Gonski needs-based funding to ensure all schools have the resources they need.

    Australia: Disadvantaged students hit by resource shortages
  3. Union growth 6 April 2017

    Armenia: Unionists underpin role of education in teaching human rights and values

    Teacher unionists in Armenia reaffirmed their commitment to human rights and democracy by participating in a national high-level seminar, which highlighted the role of education unions in protecting human rights and values.

    Armenia: Unionists underpin role of education in teaching human rights and values
  4. Fighting the commercialisation of education 6 April 2017

    Kenya: Whistleblower union receives support after threats

    Education International’s Executive Board stands in solidarity with the Kenyan National Union of Teachers, which is the subject of threats and attempted intimidation for questioning Bridge International Academies’ operations.

    Kenya: Whistleblower union receives support after threats
  5. Equity and inclusion 6 April 2017

    Child labour: Uganda’s teachers are crucial agents of positive change

    The sensitisation programme of the Uganda National Teachers' Union has borne great fruits against child labour in a remote district, leading to a substantial increase in the enrolment and retention of students, girls and boys alike.

    Child labour: Uganda’s teachers are crucial agents of positive change
  6. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 5 April 2017

    Hungary: EI deeply concerned about impact of new legislation on academic freedom  

    The global educators’ community condemns the adoption of legislative amendments proposed by Hungary’s government, endangering the independence of the Central European University and, consequently, fundamental pillars of all democracy.

    Hungary: EI deeply concerned about impact of new legislation on academic freedom  
  7. Union renewal and development 4 April 2017

    Executive Board pays tribute to lifelong champion of education

    The Executive Board of Education International has expressed its recognition for a life devoted to education to Deputy General Secretary Charlie Lennon, who will retire in the coming months.

    Executive Board pays tribute to lifelong champion of education
  8. Union growth 4 April 2017

    Documentary shows Turkish teachers' plight

    A new documentary film about the fate of Sakine Yilmaz, former general secretary of Egitim Sen, and her life as a refugee in Germany sheds light on the oppression and persecution of tens of thousands of teachers in Turkey.

    Documentary shows Turkish teachers' plight
  9. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 4 April 2017

    Global education movement advances on its priority themes

    The 49th meeting of the Education International’s Executive Board will take stock of measures and actions taken and to be taken to implement its quadrennial programme for quality education as mandated by the 2015 World Congress.

    Global education movement advances on its priority themes
  10. Equity and inclusion 3 April 2017

    Education unionists’ unwavering commitment to fight child labour globally

    Education International has reiterated its support for sustainable initiatives to eradicate child labour worldwide, and welcomed the ratification by the Indian government of two international conventions making child labour illegal.

    Education unionists’ unwavering commitment to fight child labour globally
  11. Trade union rights are human rights 3 April 2017

    Myanmar: Thousands march for workers’ rights

    On 26 March, more than 7,000 workers from all over Myanmar took part in a demonstration called by the Confederation of Trade Unions Myanmar to urge Myanmar’s public authorities to respect workers’ holidays and rights.

    Myanmar: Thousands march for workers’ rights
  12. Trade union rights are human rights 3 April 2017

    Armenia and Malta, 60th and 61st countries to endorse Safe Schools Declaration

    Education International has welcomed the move by Armenia and Malta to endorse the Safe Schools Declaration, committing itself to protect students, teachers, schools, and universities during times of war.

    Armenia and Malta, 60th and 61st countries to endorse Safe Schools Declaration
  13. Union growth 31 March 2017

    Djibouti: global education community welcomes release of two colleagues

    Following a worldwide solidarity campaign initiated by the education union movement, Omar Ali Ewado and Ahmed-Kadar Nour, leaders of Djibouti’s Syndicat des Enseignants du Premier Degré, have been released after eight days in jail.

    Djibouti: global education community welcomes release of two colleagues
  14. Union renewal and development 31 March 2017

    Education unionists celebrate hard-won gains on women’s empowerment

    Global commitments to women’s economic empowerment were agreed by the 163 participating member states at the 61st Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women which drew to a close on 24 March.

    Education unionists celebrate hard-won gains on women’s empowerment
  15. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 30 March 2017

    Edinburgh takes centre stage for international teachers’ Summit

    Teacher union leaders and ministers of education are at the table together in the Scottish capital to address challenges facing education during the 7th International Summit on the Teaching Profession.

    Edinburgh takes centre stage for international teachers’ Summit
  16. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 27 March 2017

    Togo: Dialogue secures positive changes to education system

    Teacher trade unionists in Togo have welcomed measures announced by the public authorities to support primary and secondary education, acknowledging that education is the cornerstone of a more just society and the country's development.

    Togo: Dialogue secures positive changes to education system
  17. Equity and inclusion 24 March 2017

    In Germany, education union GEW mobilised against racism

    For many years, the education trade union Gewerkschaft Erziehung und Wissenschaft (GEW) has been supporting the "Internationale Wochen gegen Rassismus " (International Weeks against Racism), by calling local members to take action.

    In Germany, education union GEW mobilised against racism