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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.

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.

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.

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.

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,...

At Education International’s 10th World Congress, Laures Park was awarded the 2024 Mary Hatwood Futrell Human and Trade Union Rights Award. In this interview, Laures retraces her fight for the rights of Māori people and minority groups in New Zealand.

Education union leaders meeting in Buenos Aires for the 10th Education International World Congress have adopted several resolutions in solidarity with educators and students affected by war and armed conflict and that call for the protection of schools as safe sanctuaries. Unionists also highlighted the role of education in building...

After a week of intense debate and exchange among the 1,200 participants of the 10th World Congress of Education International, the new Executive Board held its first session in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Dr. Mugwena Maluleke, a teacher, unionist, and social justice activist, has been elected as the new President of Education International. Dr. Maluleke was elected by delegates from around the world during the 10thEI World Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and assumes this role following an influential tenure as General Secretary...

Educators around the world are standing up for the planet and for their students. The Teach for the Planet campaign was in the spotlight at Education International’s 10th World Congress taking place in Buenos Aires from 26 July to 2 August. Education unionists met to exchange best practices on climate...

In a world where the value of education and the pillars of human rights and democracy are increasingly under attack, Education International (EI) stands firm in its commitment to recognize and celebrate those who have dedicated their lives to these causes. On August 1st 2024, during its World Congress themed...

Education unions are joining forces to tackle the global teacher shortage and its causes, which include low pay, excessive workloads and declining working conditions. On 30 July, at the 10th World Congress of Education International in Buenos Aires, Argentina, delegates from education unions from all continents came together in a...

Teachers and Education Support Personnel around the world are overworked, underpaid, and undervalued. Deteriorating working conditions, low salaries, overwhelming workloads, and stifling bureaucracy are pushing teachers out of the profession they love and that the world needs.

In the face of evolving educational landscapes and the ever-present need for robust representation, education unionists are spearheading a dynamic movement to consolidate their influence and expand their membership. This initiative, particularly focused on engaging young educators and women, was the centerpiece of a pivotal breakout session titled “Organizing for...

Education trade unions worldwide are advocating for fully funded, inclusive public education systems to counter the rising tide of far-right nationalism and authoritarianism. This urgent plea was made during a breakout session titled “Mobilizing for Rights and Gender Equality in the Face of Far-Right Nationalism and Authoritarianism,” held on July...

Building power as a global movement to defend Education Support Personnel (ESP) rights and status was top of the agenda at the breakout session titled “Defending ESP rights: Organising against funding shortfalls and privatisation” and held on July 30th 2024, during the 10th World Congress of Education International (EI). In...

Teacher and education support personnel well-being is vital for quality education. Education International (EI) is dedicated to addressing issue, prominently featured at EI’s 10th World Congress taking place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from 29 July to 2 August. The Congress highlighted the importance of educators' well-being and the urgent need...

In a powerful address at the Education International 10th World Congress , Susan Hopgood, President of Education International, highlighted the urgent need to fully fund public education and support the teaching profession in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.