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Trade union rights are human rights 17 October 2017 Education International mourns the loss of Somali teachers and students
The aftermath of the horrific bombing of Mogadishu is being felt far from the capital as the education community expresses solidarity for colleagues lost in the violent act which has left hundreds dead.
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Union renewal and development 17 October 2017 EI consults teachers globally on professional status
Education International is currently carrying out an extensive and ground-breaking worldwide survey that explores teachers’ realities and perceptions globally.
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Equity and inclusion 16 October 2017 Africa’s education union leaders go to school to sharpen their understanding of gender issues
The Africa Women in Education Network’s Trainers of Trainers Programme is bringing new skills and tools to education union activists and women mobilisers.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 13 October 2017 Ghana: Introduction of free senior high school education welcomed
Ghanaian trade union leaders have warmly welcomed the decision of Ghana’s president to set up the Free Senior High School Programme.
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Union growth 12 October 2017 Education International’s Asia-Pacific leaders gather to tackle regional challenges
Asia-Pacific education union leaders reiterated their commitment to quality education for all, working towards countering for-profit education privatisation, increasing teacher professionalism and demanding respect for educators’ human and trade union rights.
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Fighting the commercialisation of education 11 October 2017 Nepal: for-profit education hits underfunded public school system
The combination of chronic underfunding and private, profit-driven interests are being lethal to the Nepalese public education system, a new study finds.
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Union renewal and development 11 October 2017 Asia Pacific: Educators determined to lead transformative change
With the Asia Pacific region facing serious challenges to its education system, educators in the region have gathered to focus on the future, sharpen their analysis and decide a common ground for action.
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Equity and inclusion 11 October 2017 International Day of the Girl Child
Education International celebrates the annual day for promoting the empowerment of girls and the fulfilment of their human rights, as well as highlighting existing challenges faced by girls all over the world.
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Equity and inclusion 10 October 2017 UK: Racial discrimination is a reality in schools and classrooms
Discrimination is ravaging many British schools, according to a Government audit, and educators are determined to change that.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 10 October 2017 Canada: Recognition for vital role of school support staff
Strong recognition was given to the crucial role played by educational support staff in the lives of educational establishments and their students during Quebec's National School Support Staff Day.
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Trade union rights are human rights 9 October 2017 France: Educators unite in defence of public service
The French affiliates of Education International are mobilising on 10 October to defend civil servants’ purchasing power and working conditions as they press for improvements in the quality of public services.
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Union renewal and development 6 October 2017 World Teachers Day is celebrated in every corner of the world
From Uganda to Canada, Spain to New Zealand, educators worldwide have celebrated their profession, asking for more freedom and autonomy to deliver quality education to all.
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Standards and working conditions 6 October 2017 Palestine: education union works to empower teachers
On the occasion of World Teachers’ Day, Palestinian education unionists strongly highlighted the need for teachers in their country and worldwide, to be empowered to provide quality education for all students.
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Union renewal and development 5 October 2017 Upcoming events
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