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Trade union rights are human rights 5 June 2018 ILC 2018: EI makes the case for ensuring quality, non-discriminatory and non-violent work environments
At this year’s International Labour Conference, Education International has reaffirmed the need for providing all workers, in particular, those in education, with respectful work places that ensure equality and non-discrimination, as well as social dialogue, in order to achieve quality education for all.
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Equity and inclusion 31 May 2018 In Sicily, practictioners and experts meet to share good practices and experiences in teaching newcomers.
The conference “Esperienze e proposte per l’apprendimento dell’Italiano L2 nelle classi multilingue e multiculturali” held in Castellammare del Golfo on 30 may 2018 brought together 80 participants to discuss experiences and proposals on ways to improve education for newcomers, with a focus on teaching Italian as a second language in...
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Union growth 31 May 2018 Arab countries’ unions crucial to achieve international goals on education in their region
Arab teacher union leaders have reasserted the need for public authorities in their region to listen to teacher organisations carefully, especially concerning current burning issues in their schools, notably refugee students and educators.
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Trade union rights are human rights 30 May 2018 The Netherlands: mobilisation of education unionists for quality primary education
As public authorities have not yet increased teacher salaries and lowered their workload, the ‘Code Red’ actions for primary education continue; moving to eastern provinces of the Netherlands.
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Trade union rights are human rights 29 May 2018 International Labour Conference: teachers’ concerns highlighted
Education International brings the voice of teachers and education personnel to the 107th session of the International Labour Conference.
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Standards and working conditions 28 May 2018 Iraq: Teachers’ salary cuts limited
Kurdistan’s education trade union was successful in easing drastic salary cuts planned for teachers.
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 28 May 2018 Nigerian children targeted by for-profit education corporation
Foreign edu-business corporations, such as Bridge International Academies (BIA), are targeting families in Lagos, Nigeria by setting up fee charging education facilities to expand their business model. For parents looking for a quality school for their children, is this a good option?
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 25 May 2018 High Court slams Bridge International Academies
In a groundbreaking ruling, the High Court of Uganda has determined that Bridge International Academies (BIA), a for-profit edubusiness, deliberately set up illegal operations in the country with blatant disregard for national laws and regulations.
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Union renewal and development 24 May 2018 Upcoming events
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Union renewal and development 24 May 2018 North America and the Caribbean
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Union renewal and development 24 May 2018 Latin America
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Union renewal and development 24 May 2018 Europe
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Union renewal and development 24 May 2018 Asia-Pacific
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Union renewal and development 24 May 2018 Africa
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Union renewal and development 24 May 2018 ACCRS
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Union renewal and development 24 May 2018 Worldwide
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Trade union rights are human rights 24 May 2018 Iran: Campaign to free jailed teacher unionists gathers pace
Education International has called for the release of Iranian teacher unionists Mohammad Habibi and Esmail Abdi, while global human rights organisation Amnesty International has also called for Abdi’s release as a prisoner of conscience.
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Union renewal and development 18 May 2018 The right to live and learn in peace must not dim
EI condemns the use of lethal force that resulted in the deaths of dozens of Palestinian protesters and the scores of injured, including children, on the Gaza border earlier this week. EI is particularly concerned by what this now means for the fledgling peace process and joins with the wider...
The right to live and learn in peace must not dim