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Democracy 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.
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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.
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Union growth 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.
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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.
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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.
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Union growth 24 March 2017 Myanmar: educators’ right to collective bargaining on the line
Education workers have called for a well-supported strike in order to pressure Myanmar’s public authorities to respect their right to collective bargaining, especially during holiday periods when family is the priority.
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Union growth 23 March 2017 Djibouti: EI outraged at teacher union leaders’ arrests
Education International has released a solidarity statement firmly urging Djibouti’s public authorities to immediately release imprisoned education union leaders, stop harassment measures and ensure respect for human and trade union rights, including social dialogue.
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Union growth 23 March 2017 Brazilians launch indefinite strike against pension reform
The Confederación Nacional de Trabajadores de la Educación joined massive protests in Brazil on Wednesday, 15 March to oppose the pension system reform proposed by President Michel Temer’s interim government.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 7 March 2017 A ‘woman’s place’ is…in her union for economic justice and empowerment!
As the international community celebrates International Women’s Day, this year, Education International and its affiliates reaffirm that trade unions are key actors in advancing women economic empowerment.
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Union renewal and development 7 March 2017 Youth photo contest puts focus on education
The GEM Report is launching a youth photo contest on the topic of education for development with a $500 award for the best photo to support the UNESCO week for peace and sustainable development on 6 March.
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Trade union rights are human rights 5 March 2017 UK: increasing professional pressure greatly affects teacher wellbeing and mental health
Nearly half of teachers who responded to a poll led in Scotland on teacher wellbeing said their mental health was poor, fueling fears that growing numbers are struggling to cope with the profession’s changing demands.
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Union growth 2 March 2017 Post-hurricane support has helped traumatised Haitian teachers move forward
For many teachers, the emotional scars of Hurricane Matthew have yet to heal, which is why an international solidarity programme has helped to provide support to their colleagues who need it the most.
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Union growth 2 March 2017 Argentina: threats to union leader overshadow new school year
With continuing threats targeting Roberto Baradel, leader of the Buenos Aires education union, and collective bargaining stalling across the country, Argentina’s teachers are bracing for a difficult start to the new school year.
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Union growth 1 March 2017 Turkey: dismissed teachers receive international support
An international trade union delegation has offered support to the thousands of teachers dismissed by the government, and to Education International’s national affiliate, which has suffered severe political repression since the political crackdown began.
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Trade union rights are human rights 1 March 2017 Amnesty International calls for the release of Iranian academic
With Ahmadreza Djalali facing the death penalty based on bogus charges of treason, Amnesty International has spearheaded a campaign to free the disaster medicine specialist who has been detained for nearly a year without trial.
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Trade union rights are human rights 22 February 2017 France and Canada: 58th and 59th countries to endorse Safe Schools Declaration
Education International has welcomed the move by France and Canada to endorse the Safe Schools Declaration, committing themselves to protect students, teachers, schools, and universities during times of war.
France and Canada: 58th and 59th countries to endorse Safe Schools Declaration