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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 12 July 2021 Educators in the Arab countries ready to rebuild education systems despite challenges
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused massive loss of human life and an unprecedented challenge to public health, education systems and the economy in the Arab region. Education unions remain committed to quality education, advocating for their students and members and rebuilding with equity.
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Leading the profession 9 July 2021 Arab educators and their unions ready to rebuild education and shape the future of their work
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in the education sector, the future of work, climate change action, the protection of human and trade union rights, and safeguarding democracy were at the heart of discussions during the 5th Conference of Education International's Arab Countries Cross-Regional Structure (ACCRS).
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 7 July 2021 Iraq: Social dialogue leads to a roadmap for quality education
During their meeting with the Education Minister of the Iraqi region of Kurdistan, leaders the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) were able to address several crucial educational issues. This led to the elaboration of a roadmap aiming to improve the educational system.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 6 July 2021 Nigeria: Education unions call for the immediate release of students after new attack
Education International condemns the kidnapping of 140 students by gunmen in northwest Nigeria Kaduna state and urges public authorities to ensure their safe return to their families and communities. EI reiterates that schools must be safe havens, free from violence and intimidation.
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Climate action and literacy 5 July 2021 Teach for the Planet: Students and Teachers Confront the Climate Crisis
Join students and teachers from around the world for a dialogue with governments on quality climate education for all. What does it need to look like? How can it empower students for climate action? How do we make it happen everywhere?
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Climate action and literacy 1 July 2021 Education International, the OECD and UNESCO join forces to support teacher collaboration on climate education
Launched during an online event co-hosted by Education International, the OECD and UNESCO on 1 July, the Global Teaching Insights initiative is part of Education International’s Teach for the Planet campaign . The project features an online platform where teachers can connect with colleagues from around the world to share...
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Trade union rights are human rights 1 July 2021 Education International stands in solidarity with Burmese educators fighting for democracy
Education International’s leaders expressed their support for democracy in Burma and highlighted how the experience of educators around the world is relevant to Burmese teachers fighting for democracy today.
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Equity and inclusion 29 June 2021 Education International calls on the European Commission to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines
Education International joins over 200 civil society organisations to call on the European Commission and EU Member States to support equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and other medical products through the temporary waiver of certain provisions of the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade-related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS).
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 29 June 2021 Lebanon: Teacher unions committed to delivering quality education amidst worst economic crisis in 30 years
Lebanon has been hit with two extraordinary crises in the past two years: the explosion of the Beirut port and the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, Lebanese educators and their unions have risen to the challenges presented by public health, economic, and refugee crises.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 28 June 2021 Investing in the teaching profession is fundamental for a post-pandemic recovery
As governments strive towards a response to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, they must include investments in quality public education and the teaching profession, said education advocates during a webinar organised by Education International (EI).
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Standards and working conditions 28 June 2021 OECD Study: Precarity of Academic Research Careers
Academic careers have become increasingly precarious, endangering rights, subjecting workers to difficult working conditions and stress. The OECD, at the initiative of its Global Science Forum (GSF) has published a study that makes nine recommendations to improve the situation.
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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.
Honduras: Union acts on the needs of educators with disabilities during pandemic