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Democracy 25 March 2024
Unwavering solidarity with teachers and students in Ukraine

“749 days our brothers and sisters have been living under bombardments, shelling, and attacks. This is their reality. Our solidarity is unwavering because theirs is a fight for democracy and freedom which are at the core of who we are as education trade unions,” stated David Edwards, Education International General...
Unwavering solidarity with teachers and students in Ukraine
Democracy 12 August 2024
Education International’s 10th World Congress makes a strong call for peace

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...
Education International’s 10th World Congress makes a strong call for peace
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.
Education Voices | Georgiy Trukhanov, Laureate of the 2024 Fred van Leeuwen Democracy Award
Democracy 7 October 2024
World Day for Decent Work: Educators call for peace

On October 7, World Day for Decent Work, educators around the world join the global union movement in calling for peace and democracy for all. Without peace, there can be no social justice, and without social justice, peace cannot last.
World Day for Decent Work: Educators call for peace
Democracy 17 December 2024
Educators condemn the weaponisation of sexual and gender-based violence in war

Members of the Education International Executive Board denounced sexual and gender-based violence as a method of torture in wars and conflicts around the world. Marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, Education International leaders brought attention to victims in Ukraine, Sudan, and beyond and made a strong call...
Educators condemn the weaponisation of sexual and gender-based violence in war