Articles from Fiji
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 18 October 2019 Public education systems in Pacific plagued by commercial activity, new EI report finds
“Commercial Activity in Pacific Education”, an Education International report examining the extent of privatisation and commercialisation in education in the region, was launched today at the conference of the Council of Pacific Education.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 8 October 2019 #youngteachers “Finding the balance: my passion as a teacher and its workload”, by Petero Sanele Kubunavanua (FTA, Fiji).
Petero Sanele Kubunavanua
I was impressed by the way my teachers, both in Primary and Secondary schools, had taught me. The way they taught was very motivating and contagious. That inspired me to be like them when I grew up.
#youngteachers “Finding the balance: my passion as a teacher and its workload”, by Petero Sanele Kubunavanua (FTA, Fiji). -
Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 12 September 2019 “Copyright Issues and Teachers' Dilemma in Asia Pacific”, by Dr. Robert Jeyakumar.
Dr. Robert Jeyakumar
I woke up in Budapest on a fine summer morning to deliver a lecture using materials I had prepared in Malaysia in accordance with copyright exceptions allowed in Malaysia. Just before the lecture, I was informed that my materials did not conform to copyright laws in the EU. Dismay! This...
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Equity and inclusion 17 December 2018 Fiji: education unionists seek inclusive schools that are a safe environments for all
The Education International’s Asia-Pacific office and the Council of Pacific Education (COPE) organised in Fiji a professional development workshop, “Teachers unions for inclusion: embracing diversity and promoting safe schools”.
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Equity and inclusion 10 September 2018 Building more women education union leadership in the Pacific!
Women education trade unionists have reflected on and developed strategies to increase the influence and participation of women in trade unions, education systems and societies in the Pacific region.
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 13 August 2018 Asia Pacific: No part of the world is immune from the threat of commercialisation of education
"No part of the world is immune from the threat posed by commercialisation and privatisation, not even the island nations of the Pacific. In the interest of our students, members and quality education for all, this needs to be a priority.”
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 27 February 2018 Fiji: Commonwealth Conference of Education Ministers to prioritise free quality education and educators
Education International has called upon governments to put free quality public education and educators at the heart of efforts to achieve sustainability and resilience through education.
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Climate action and literacy 6 September 2017 Pacific education unions work to implement the 2030 Agenda
Teacher union leaders have kick-started the first regional consultation workshop on the Education 2030 Agenda to reflect on ways to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals in the Pacific.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 30 May 2017 Unions push for inclusion to meet national and international development commitments
The Fiji Teachers Union has reaffirmed its commitment to build a strong platform to implement the Sustainable Development Goal 4 by involving all stakeholders at all levels of policy formulation, implementation, monitoring, and review.
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Union growth 1 May 2017 This May Day, why not try solidarity?
As the occasion to celebrate and reaffirm the value and values of trade unions, from which their principles continue to inspire, today must also serve as a lens to carefully examine our societies and institutions.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 25 September 2014 Fiji: Three-day tour to end Unite campaign
Teacher unions in Fiji have come together in a three-day tour to mark the end of the Unite for Quality Education (Unite) campaign.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 30 October 2013 Fiji: Teachers’ action plan to increase education quality
EI's affiliates, the Fijian Teachers’ Association (FTA) and the Fiji Teachers Union (FTU) have started to implement an Action Plan to launch their campaign linked to the EI Unite for Quality Education campaign.
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Equity and inclusion 21 August 2013 Educators' network to empower women in the Pacific
Over 40 representatives from 11 countries in the Pacific gathered for two days in Fiji to outline their unions’ plans to grow the women’s networks and promote equality in education and unions in the region. The women’s network meeting was held prior to the triennial conference of the Council of...
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Union growth 19 August 2013 Fiji: Exposing the clampdown on union rights
An EI delegation is attending regional meetings on labour standards in Fiji. EI representatives are holding talks with teachers' representatives from the Fijian Teachers' Association and the Fiji Teacher Union who deplored the clampdown on union rights since the 2006 coup.
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Trade union rights are human rights 14 December 2011 Fiji: Government refuses entry to international trade union delegation
Fiji’s military regime has refused to allow an Australian and New Zealand trade union delegation to enter the country on 13 December. Representatives of the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU) and the New Zealand Council of Trade Unions (NZCTU) were denied permission to enter the country on arrival at...
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Trade union rights are human rights 23 September 2011 Fiji: Independent trade unionism in danger
EI remains deeply concerned about the continued violation of international labour standards that are directly impacting on its affiliates, the Fijian Teachers’ Association (FTA) and the Fiji Teachers’ Union (FTU), as well as the repression of the entire labour movement in Fiji.
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Leading the profession 16 December 2010 Council of Pacific Education adopts Code of Ethics
Teachers are committed to the highest standards of professional service towards their students. Based on this certainty, the Council of Pacific Education (COPE) has adopted a Code of Ethics.
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Trade union rights are human rights 22 October 2009 Fiji authorities further infringe trade union rights of teacher association
Tevita Koroi, President of Fijian Teachers Association, has been officially informed by the Ministry of Education that he will no longer be accepted as the representative of the FTA at major institutional education forums.
Fiji authorities further infringe trade union rights of teacher association