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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.
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Leading the profession 1 June 2021 Germany: Successful petition demands more time to support students
Over 15,000 people signed a petition organised by Education International’s German affiliates, the Gewerkschaft Erziehung und Wissenschaft (GEW) and the Verband Bildung und Erziehung (VBE), along with the Primary School Association (GSV, German acronym).
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Climate action and literacy 1 June 2021 Education International’s Climate Network showcases powerful union responses to climate change
Collective power and support in achieving universal climate change education were at the heart of the second meeting of Education International’s Climate Network.
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Future of work in education 1 June 2021 International Labour Organization: COVID-19 recovery requires investment in education and in training and decent work for educators
Delegates at the International Labour Organization (ILO) technical meeting on the future of work in the education sector have agreed that education workers need more support if they are to provide the additional learning needed to build a more resilient and sustainable recovery from the pandemic.
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Equity and inclusion 30 May 2021 Governments must put public education at the center of the post-COVID recovery
For millions of students around the world, school closures will not represent a temporary interruption to their education but rather the abrupt end of it. This situation and other worrying information was revealed in a report published by the NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW), on the impact of the COVID-19...
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Leading the profession 27 May 2021 Germany’s Order of Merit awarded to Israeli teacher unionist Avraham Rocheli
On May 26th, the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany was presented to Dr Avraham Rocheli, one of the leading figures of the long-standing partnership between Germany’s GEW and the Israel Teachers Union, both Education International member organisations. GEW and the German Federation of Trade Unions nominated...
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Standards and working conditions 26 May 2021 Africa Day: Cape Verdean Education Minister commits to vaccination and enhanced training for educators
Teachers in Cape Verde received good news on Africa Day, 25 May. The newly sworn-in Education Minister, Amadeu Cruz, assured the Federaçao Caboverdiana dos Professores (FECAP) that he would address the protection of teachers against COVID-19, the career development of Cape Verdean teachers, and new legislation for pre-school education.
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Equity and inclusion 25 May 2021 Education unions have an important role to play in addressing the gendered impacts of the pandemic in the profession
Education International member organisations reflected on how unions can respond to the gendered impacts of the public health crisis within the teaching profession.
Education unions have an important role to play in addressing the gendered impacts of the pandemic in the profession