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Congress

  1. Union renewal and development 26 July 2019

    Congress ends, but the fight is not over

    Saying good-bye to 1400 participants, the last day of World Congress was not easy. Now the numerous plans and policies will be put into action by united and capable education unionists.

    Congress ends, but the fight is not over
  2. Union renewal and development 26 July 2019

    Congress welcomes new EI Executive Board

    The torch was passed on the last day of Education International’s 8th World Congress as the new Executive Board was officially welcomed and delegates paid tribute to outgoing members.

    Congress welcomes new EI Executive Board
  3. Democracy 25 July 2019

    “Education Unions and the Struggle for Democracy”, by Hugo Yasky.

    Hugo Rubén Yasky

    “As we approach the centenary of the birth of Paulo Freire, whose teachings continue to inspire and influence our actions, the Latin American Pedagogical Movement, EILA and its national member organisations embody the collective will to defend education as a social right and a powerful means for the emancipation of...

    “Education Unions and the Struggle for Democracy”, by Hugo Yasky.
  4. Union renewal and development 22 July 2019

    First day of the 8th EI World Congress in pictures

    Elections, a rousing speech by our Secretary General David Edwards, an inspirational intervention by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kailash Satyarthi and great debates on resolutions - these are the highlights of the first day of Congress. Have a look at the pictures of the day on the Education International Flickr....

    First day of the 8th EI World Congress in pictures
  5. Climate action and literacy 21 July 2019

    EI World Congress kicks off in Thailand

    Today, 1400 educators gathered in Bangkok for the 8th Education International World Congress. During the opening ceremony, President Susan Hopgood welcomed delegates and began her speech with a challenge to them and educators across the world: “Are you ready to take the lead?”

    EI World Congress kicks off in Thailand
  6. Equity and inclusion 20 July 2019

    Indigenous Peoples’ Caucus: “Our languages haven’t died, they are asleep and we need to reawaken them”

    About 200 participants at the Indigenous Peoples’ Caucus discussed the many impacts of colonialism as it relates to education and exchanged ways in which to move forward in securing their full rights. Whether it’s Australia, the Philippines, Central America, South America or North America, the patterns of colonialism are all...

    Indigenous Peoples’ Caucus: “Our languages haven’t died, they are asleep and we need to reawaken them”
  7. Union renewal and development 19 July 2019

    CSFEF meeting underscores importance of Francophone trade union voices on climate change

    Trade union representatives of Francophone Affiliates of Education International (EI) gathered today at the Francophone Trade Union Committee for Education and Training (CSFEF) meeting to discuss ways how their voices must continue to be heard at the EI 8th World Congress by way of resolutions or via francophone representation in...

    CSFEF meeting underscores importance of Francophone trade union voices on climate change
  8. Union renewal and development 16 July 2019

    Global education unionists ready for EI Congress

    Over 1400 people will come together in Bangkok, Thailand from the 19th to the 26th of July to take part in the 8th Education International World Congress.

    Global education unionists ready for EI Congress
  9. Union renewal and development 3 May 2019

    Latin America, Prepared for the EI World Congress

    The regional committee of Education International Latin America (EILA) met from 24–27 April in Argentina to decide on the policy that will guide the region over the coming months.

    Latin America, Prepared for the EI World Congress
  10. Union renewal and development 4 April 2019

    Democracy, human rights and the future of work on Executive Board’s agenda

    The agenda of the 52nd Education International Executive board meeting covered a wide range of topics that are going to be key in four months at the organisation’s key political event, its Congress.

    Democracy, human rights and the future of work on Executive Board’s agenda
  11. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 3 January 2019

    2019: an exciting Congress year ahead!

    As we welcome new opportunities to advance worldwide achievement of free quality public education for all in 2019, Education International wishes you and your families a happy new year!

    2019: an exciting Congress year ahead!
  12. Trade union rights are human rights 19 October 2018

    Bahraini education unionist Jalila al Salman given EI’s Mary Hatwood Futrell Award

    Education International’s Executive Board has named Jalila al Salman, a lifelong teacher and trade unionist who has dedicated her life to education, and to representing teachers in Bahrain, as the recipient of the Mary Hatwood Futrell Human and Trade Union Rights Prize for her outstanding engagement and courage in promoting...

    Bahraini education unionist Jalila al Salman given EI’s Mary Hatwood Futrell Award
  13. Union renewal and development 19 May 2017

    Spain: educators reclaim labour rights

    With a newly elected executive board, Spain’s FECCOO is looking ahead at four years under the banner of “transforming through education”, following its latest congress held last week in Madrid.

    Spain: educators reclaim labour rights