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Fighting the commercialisation of education 28 April 2015 UK: Teachers’ decisive action against ‘for profit’ drive in education
“#TellPearson no to ‘for profit’ schools because #ChildrenDeserve good public education @pearson.”This was one of the rallying slogans of education trade union leaders and parents in their action opposing education privatisation in London, UK.
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Union renewal and development 27 April 2015 Nepal: global educators’ community in solidarity after earthquake
Education International has sent out an urgent action appeal to all its member organisations, urging them to show solidarity and support for Nepalese teachers and their families.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 27 April 2015 Global Action Week calls on governments to vote for Education
This week, 26 April-2 May, the 2015 Global Action Week takes place under the rallying theme: “The Right to Education 2000-2030 - Vote for Education!” This is to remind governments of their promise to provide quality education for all.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 24 April 2015 Report highlights importance of teacher consultation
A new report by Education International presented to UNESCO and the International Labour Organisation shows how the involvement of teachers in policy making is key to reach the objectives of Education for All
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Union growth 24 April 2015 Former SUNY professor dies in drone strike
The international higher education community mourns the death of an American colleague, Dr Warren Weinstein, who was held hostage by al-Qaida on the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan since 13 August 2011.
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Equity and inclusion 23 April 2015 Communication and sharing at heart of progress in Asia-Pacific women’s networks
The importance of sharing success stories and common challenges on gender equality issues within women’s networks, unions and communities have been reaffirmed in women’s network meetings in India and Malaysia, organised by the Asia-Pacific Office of Education International.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 23 April 2015 Indonesia: Union dialogue with government around quality teachers and education
Education unionists in Indonesia have made progress in their discussions with the country’s top public authorities over the quality of teaching.
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Trade union rights are human rights 22 April 2015 USA: #BringBackOurGirls from Nigeria, say American educators
One year after their abduction by Boko Haram terrorists, two female Nigerian students who escaped their kidnappers were hosted by American education unionists who renewed their pledge to see the remaining kidnapped students returned to their families.
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Equity and inclusion 21 April 2015 UN takes first steps towards eradicating school-related gender-based violence
Fifty eight countries have signed up to the first ever UN resolution on school-related gender-based violence, “Learning without fear”, during UNESCO’s Executive Board meeting on 16 April.
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Climate action and literacy 20 April 2015 Call for nominations for the UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development
The call for nominations is opened for the first edition of the UNESCO-Japan Prize on Education for Sustainable Development, honouring outstanding efforts of individuals, institutions, organisations or other entities engaged in education for sustainable development activities.
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Trade union rights are human rights 20 April 2015 Madagascar: Calls for dialogue around trade union rights and quality education
A memorandum of understanding signed by the Malagasy Ministry of Education and trade unions and associations infringes trade union rights, according to teacher trade unions in Madagascar.
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Union growth 16 April 2015 Norway: Collective agreement a victory for teachers
A strike by 17 teachers at a privately-run government funded school north of Oslo in Norway has ended, representing a victory for the teachers who were on strike since 18 March.
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Union renewal and development 16 April 2015 15 days left to draw the world’s largest lesson plan
The World’s Largest Lesson Plan is an international project of Education International and its global partners which invites teachers to popularise the Sustainable Development Goals of the coming decade.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 15 April 2015 Germany: ECE teachers strike for equitable wages
Around 250,000 early childhood educators in Germany have been called on by their trade unions to go on a nationwide strike today as negotiations with municipalities on a pay agreement continue.
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Trade union rights are human rights 14 April 2015 Nigeria: Education community concerned about girls still missing after one year
Over 270 girls are still missing in Nigeria, one year after their abduction. Educators worldwide have not forgotten about them and reiterate that schools everywhere must remain safe sanctuaries.
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Union growth 14 April 2015 Nigeria: Education community concerned about girls still missing after one year
Over 270 girls are still missing in Nigeria, one year after their abduction. Educators worldwide have not forgotten about them and reiterate that schools everywhere must remain safe sanctuaries.
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Trade union rights are human rights 14 April 2015 Strong Advocate for Public Services, Former PSI General Secretary Hans Engelberts, dies
Hans Engelberts, General Secretary of the Public Services International from 1981 until 2007, died after a long illness on 12 April.
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Trade union rights are human rights 10 April 2015 Education awards go to Iraqi and Filipino leaders
Education International has named two teacher union leaders from Iraq and the Philippines to be awarded human rights and education prizes for their outstanding commitment, engagement and courage in promoting education for all.
Education awards go to Iraqi and Filipino leaders