Education International's 10th World Congress

The EI World Congress is the supreme decision-making body of Education International. The World Congress determines the policies, principles of action, programme and budget of the organisation, and elects the President, Vice Presidents and General Secretary as well as other members of EI’s Executive Board. The World Congress is composed of delegates nominated by and representing its member organisations.

The 10th World Congress will take place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 29 July to 2 August, with pre-Congress events on 26, 27, and 28 July.

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Union renewal and development 25 September 2024
Education International members discuss organizing strategies for increasing membership and union power and engaging young members

Under the theme of "Organizing for Power", participants in the Education International (EI) 10th World Congress in Buenos Aires, gathered in a breakout session to focus on strategies to strengthen education unions and attract new members.
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Democracy 21 August 2024
Education Voices | Georgiy Trukhanov, Laureate of the 2024 Fred van Leeuwen Democracy Award

Georgiy Trukhanov

At Education International’s 10th World Congress, Georgiy Trukhanov was awarded the 2024 Fred van Leeuwen Democracy Award. In this interview, Georgiy looks back on his experience as a union leader defending democracy in wartime.
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Leading the profession 20 August 2024
Global union movement rallies in support of the world’s educators

Teachers and education support personnel are the cornerstone of a sustainable, equitable, peaceful, and democratic future for all communities worldwide. This was the message delivered by top global union leaders at the 10th World Congress of Education International (EI) held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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Equity and inclusion 19 August 2024
Education Voices | Arlene Inouye, Laureate of the 2024 Albert Shanker Education Award

Arlene Inouye

At Education International’s 10th World Congress, Arlene Inouye was awarded the 2024 Albert Shanker Education Award. In this article, Arlene looks back on her journey as a union activist, advocating for the rights of Asians and Pacific Islanders in education and society.
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Leading the profession 19 August 2024
Celebrating the champions of global education trade unionism

The 10th World Congress of Education International (EI) honored the Distinguished Associates—those remarkable representatives of member organizations who have significantly propelled the development of EI. This recognition is a testament to the tireless efforts and unwavering dedication of these individuals in asserting their humanist convictions and striving for peace, justice,...
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