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Standards and working conditions 25 June 2021 Global trade union movement launches toolkit in campaign to eradicate violence and harassment in the world of work
As the International Labour Organization Convention 190 on violence and harassment in the world of work comes into force on 25 June 2021, global unions launchtoolkit to support the Convention and its Recommendation 206 . The manual provides thousands of unions around the world with critical tools in the fight...
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Union renewal and development 25 June 2021 Africa: Resilience, diversity, and purpose at heart of union renewal drive
Attracting, retaining, and energising new and young members in the teacher trade union movement – this key topic was at the heart of a recent webinar organised by Education International’s Africa Region.
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Standards and working conditions 24 June 2021 South Africa: Unions welcome plan for vaccine roll-out for teachers and education personnel
The Department of Basic Education in South Africa and teacher unions have launched a COVID-19 vaccination programme with the support and participation of Education International affiliates.
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Climate action and literacy 23 June 2021 G20 Education Ministers’ Meeting: A missed opportunity to prioritise climate education
Despite global calls from teachers, students and civil society, G20 Education and Labour Ministers meeting under the Italian Presidency, failed to recognise the imperative need for universal climate education.
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Leading the profession 21 June 2021 Taiwan: Union successful in prioritising COVID-19 vaccination for teachers
Teachers in Taiwan have been prioritised to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. This is a huge win for the National Teachers Association (NTA) which advocated for this during the second wave of the pandemic in the country.
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Equity and inclusion 18 June 2021 World Refugee Day: Education unions stand with refugee students and educators
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a damaging impact on refugee students, teachers and other education personnel. On World Refugee Day, education unions call on governments to guarantee inclusive education and decent living, learning, and working conditions for all migrants.
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Equity and inclusion 17 June 2021 Honduras: Union acts on the needs of educators with disabilities during pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to innovation and renewed engagement by education unions. In Honduras, the Colegio Profesional Superación Magisterial (COLPROSUMAH) has done its utmost to guarantee decent living and working conditions for teachers and educational support personnel living with disabilities.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 15 June 2021 G7 leaders commit to support girls’ education but fall short on financing the promise
During last weekend’s meeting, G7 leaders announced their support for theGirls’ Education Declaration and committed to addressing the setbacks brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, financial commitments announced for the Global Partnership for Education are below the amount needed to ensure the most vulnerable have access to education.
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Trade union rights are human rights 15 June 2021 Burmese military junta crackdown on 125,000 teachers and try to take over schools.
More than 125,000 teachers have been suspended across Burma as the military regime retaliates against those who are standing up for democracy, specifically unions and teachers.
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Equity and inclusion 14 June 2021 Lives over profit: European Commission must support intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines and medical products
Education International welcomes theresolution adopted by the European Parliament on June 10 calling “for support for proactive, constructive and text-based negotiations for a temporary waiver of the World Trade Organisation TRIPS Agreement”.
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Climate action and literacy 14 June 2021 Teachers from Latin America unite to Educate for the Planet
More than 6000 teachers from Argentina, and from education unions in Latin America and the world, participated in the International Congress on Environmental Education, organised by the Confederación de Trabajadores de la Educación de la República Argentina (CTERA).
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Equity and inclusion 14 June 2021 Teacher unionists’ continuous advocacy for inclusive education and LGBTI rights
Educators in Spain and the UK are backing up research by UNESCO and the International LGBTQI Youth and Student Organisation (IGLYO) – a member-based youth and student network –and reiterate their commitment in favour of the inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and intersex (LGBTI) educators and students in education...
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Equity and inclusion 11 June 2021 Alarming new child labour numbers reiterate the need for quality public education
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of children pushed into child labour has reached 160 million, a 8,4 million increase, with 9 million more at risk. This alarming trend can be effectively addressed by making quality public education accessible to all, a top priority worldwide.
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Future of work in education 10 June 2021 Research to inform teaching in times of climate and public health emergencies
On the second and last day of Education International’s Research Network (ResNet), participants focused on teaching in times of climate and health emergencies. They underlined that it is crucial to build an evidence base for union advocacy and policy making that highlights educators and their expertise in times of crisis...
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Leading the profession 8 June 2021 Education research in the spotlight: COVID-19 recovery and the status of teachers in 2021
On June 8 and 9, Education International is hosting the annual meeting of its Research Network which brings together education researchers from around the world. The first day of the meeting gave participants the opportunity to share updates on the latest research in the sector and featured a preview of...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 8 June 2021 The Caribbean Union of Teachers stands up for students on school examinations amid the pandemic
The Caribbean Union of Teachers has been advocating for 2021 examinations in the region to be adapted to the challenging situation crated by the prolonged educational disruption. At the end of May, the umbrella organisation of teachers’ unions in the region won a first victory as the Caribbean Examinations Council...
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Climate action and literacy 3 June 2021 G20 Education Ministers urged to back quality climate education ahead of UN COP26 conference in Glasgow
Hundreds of millions of workers, teachers, youth, and environmentalists say education is key to climate action and a strong sustainable economy.
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Union renewal and development 3 June 2021 Trade union renewal in Asia-Pacific to advance educators’ conditions and representation
Education International’s Asia-Pacific office has launched new research “Union Renewal in the Education Sector: Prospects for the Asia-Pacific report”. This has provided an opportunity to reflect on the need for education unions to overcome challenges, embrace renewal, and seize opportunities offered by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trade union renewal in Asia-Pacific to advance educators’ conditions and representation