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Future of work in education 20 October 2023 EI's Research Network: Critical dialogues on teacher status and artificial intelligence in education
The profound implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and the status of teachers globally were at the forefront of discussions during Education International's (EI) 18th annual Research Network (ResNet) meeting. Held virtually on 19 October, the event continued the tradition of fostering global solidarity and research-driven strategies among education...
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Trade union rights are human rights 20 October 2023 Workers exchange strategies for inclusive trade unions and education systems
Trade unionists gathered for the 6th Education International (EI)/Public Services International (PSI) lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)+ Forum held on 13 October in Geneva, Switzerland, reaffirming the need for workers, including in the public education sector, to show promising practices on how trade unions are , protecting LGBT+ rights,...
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Solidarity in emergencies 19 October 2023 Morocco: Education unions working towards recovery in the provinces hit by the earthquake
The education unions of Morocco have started the work towards recovery from the 6,8-magnitude earthquake that left thousands dead or injured, including many teachers and students. The solidarity and generosity shown by EI members organisations across the world in response to the EI solidarity call have been heartily welcomed and...
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Leading the profession 19 October 2023 Top Asia-Pacific education unionists advocate for increased investment in public education systems and educators, and call for gender equity, and sustainable, democratic and peaceful societies
The Education International Asia-Pacific (EIAP) Regional Committee called for a greater investment in public education and educators, more for gender equity within unions, urgent action on climate change and expressed solidarity with colleagues across the region and the world who are facing violations of their human and trade union rights.
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Democracy 17 October 2023 Türkiye: Education International demands an immediate halt to the attacks on Northern and Eastern Syria and Iraq
Education International (EI) called upon the Turkish authorities to immediately cease cross border airstrikes in Kurdish-controlled locations.
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Democracy 17 October 2023 France: Education International stands in solidarity with the education community following the murder of a teacher
Following the murder of a teacher in the town of Arras on 13 October 2023, Education International (EI) and the ETUCE have expressed their profound consternation and sent messages of solidarity to their affiliated organisations in France. This tragedy comes almost 3 years to the day after the death of...
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Leading the profession 16 October 2023 Portugal: Massive educators’ strike to demand respect for the profession and an end to government disregard of teachers
Following a joint call to action from their unions, Portuguese teachers and education support personnel went on strike on October 6th to urge their government to engage in social dialogue with their representatives organisations and discuss ways to recognise and value their professions.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 16 October 2023 Mongolia: Federation of Mongolian Education and Science Unions demands investments in education and teachers
The demand of the Federation of Mongolian Education and Science Unions (FMESU) is clear: invest in teachers, invest in education.
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Leading the profession 13 October 2023 Morocco: unified status for public education workers is a positive step forward, but more is needed
The new unified status for Ministry of Education employees “responds to a number of demands, but our trade union movement has not achieved all its objectives”, said Mohamed Nouiga, Deputy General Secretary of Morocco’s SNE-FDT education union.
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Trade union rights are human rights 13 October 2023 Iran: Education International denounces harassment of teachers at United Nations Human Rights Committee
Education International (EI) denounced the arbitrary detention and torture of teachers and students, particularly girls, in Iran, to the United Nations Human Rights Committee on October 9 in Geneva. As a signatory to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), Iran is obligated to uphold rights related to...
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Leading the profession 12 October 2023 Japan: Union-led ongoing campaign to demand a reform of educators’ working conditions
The Japan Teachers' Union (JTU) has launched a campaign urging the government to ensure the well-being of teachers and education support personnel, improve their living and working conditions, and invest in educators and the public education system.
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Equity and inclusion 12 October 2023 Palestine: Empowering women teachers
The General Union of Palestinian Teachers (GUPT) has put gender equity at the heart of union priorities, organising training sessions for women members around the theme “Women's and girls’ full participation in society: Are Palestinian women reaping the benefits of education in similar ways to the rest of the world?”
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Standards and working conditions 10 October 2023 Educator well-being in focus: International report reveals alarming challenges
A milestone report launched on World Mental Health Day, offers a comprehensive look at the health and well-being of education personnel worldwide.
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Leading the profession 6 October 2023 India: Nationwide Yatra campaign for better conditions for teachers culminates on World Teachers’ Day
“We are all inspired by the Yatra you have undertaken and your commitment to the future of teachers and education in India.” On World Teachers’ Day, October 5th, Education International (EI) President Susan Hopgood addressed Indian education unionists in Delhi as they successfully concluded their month-long ‘Bharat Yatra’ campaign ,...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 6 October 2023 Iraq: Union demands respect for professional autonomy and the necessary time for teachers to provide quality education
The Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) has urged public authorities to consult teacher representatives before making policy decisions that prevent teachers from delivering the full curriculum and putting quality education at risk.
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Union renewal and development 6 October 2023 Using the best tools for development cooperation work
Education unions that promote and fund solidarity projects evaluated and discussed their favourite development cooperation (DC) tools and how they help deliver the best results for their partners.
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Leading the profession 4 October 2023 World Teachers’ Day 2023: Growing teacher shortage puts the right to education at risk
World Teachers’ Day is celebrated on October 5th every year. This year’s event is marked by increased global concern about the scale and impact of the teacher shortage around the world. According to UNESCO, the world needs 69 million more teachers by 2030 to achieve universal basic education yet current...
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Union growth 4 October 2023 Haiti: union building continues despite endemic violence
Despite the serious and persistent violence in Haiti, the trade union educators of the Union Nationale des Normaliens/Normaliennes et Éducateurs/Éducatrices d'Haïti (UNNOEH) have found the resources to recruit new activists and train them.
Haiti: union building continues despite endemic violence