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Trade union rights are human rights 19 July 2024 Education International Launches Petition in Support of Swaziland National Association of Teachers
Education International (EI) launched a petition on the trade union platform LabourStart in support of the the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) , its affiliate in the country. EI called on the Eswatini Teaching Service Commission (TSC) to recognize the SNAT as a partner in social dialogue, reinstate SNAT...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 28 March 2024 Palestine: Unionists call for an end to the war amid catastrophic conditions
“After 173 days of the war on Gaza, more than 32,414 people have been killed, more than 74,787 wounded, and more than 10,000 are missing...More than 5,826 students and 264 teachers have been killed, and 9,570 students and 960 teachers are trying to recover from their injuries." This is the...
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Trade union rights are human rights 20 February 2024 Tanzania: Arrested union leaders thank Education International and member organisations for their solidarity
Education union leaders from Tanzania were released after Education International (EI), the EI Africa office, and member unions from the region mobilised rapidly to their defence.
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Trade union rights are human rights 8 December 2023 Our global solidarity is imperative to defend human rights
Education International's statement on International Human Rights Day
On International Human Rights Day, Education International reaffirms our collective commitment to defending human rights around the world. We must remain firm and united around the principles of peace, justice, equality, democracy, and dignity for all. It is our shared responsibility to stand resolutely against all human rights violations and ...
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Equity and inclusion 22 November 2023 South African President Ramaphosa: Investing in education builds resilience in times of crises
“It is a real privilege to address this 10th Africa Regional Conference of Education International, particularly with its focus on shaping the future of education on our continent, as well as beyond. And the theme of your conference, 'Standing together for resilient education systems in times of crises', resonates very...
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Standards and working conditions 27 October 2023 Ethiopia: The Ethiopian Teachers’ Association mobilises for safe schools and workplaces
On the occasion of World Teachers’ Day (WTD), October 5th, the Ethiopian Teachers’ Association (ETA) reaffirmed that quality education requires safe teaching and learning environments.
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Trade union rights are human rights 28 September 2023 Tanzania: EI requests the Government to stop meddling in the internal affairs of the Tanzania Teachers Union
Education International is concerned by the disruption of legitimate union activities and meetings of the Tanzania Teachers Union (TTU) by the police, including a TTU Council meeting on 25 September. The intimidation and intervention in the internal affairs of the union by government authorities is a serious violation of international...
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Standards and working conditions 27 September 2023 African educators demand increased funding for education and express solidarity with colleagues in crisis
Education unions in Africa demand increased funding for public education systems and teachers, as they prepare the upcoming regional conference, and show full solidarity with teachers and education support personnel across the continent. These are the key messages conveyed by the Education International Africa Regional Committee (EIARC) during its 20...
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Trade union rights are human rights 23 August 2023 Concerns mount over teacher detentions and threats in Angola
Education International has expressed grave concerns to Angolan authorities following distressing reports of illegal detentions of teacher unionists and threats against educators. Threats include negative evaluations, terminations, and the exclusion of unionised probationary teachers from employment opportunities. Particularly troubling is a letter from a provincial education director, urging national police...
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Trade union rights are human rights 17 July 2023 Tunisia: the government must respect the trade union rights of primary school teachers
In a letter of protest dated 13 July 2023 addressed to Tunisian Education Minister Ali Mohamed Al Boughdiri, Education International (EI) condemned the salary penalties imposed on teacher trade unionists calling for better funding of education in their country.
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Trade union rights are human rights 19 June 2023 Uganda: Education International condemns the horrific attack on Lhubiriha Secondary school
Education International, the global federation of educators, strongly condemns the horrific attack on Lhubiriha secondary school in Mpondwe, Uganda and mourns in solidarity with the families and communities impacted by this devastating act of violence.
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Standards and working conditions 8 June 2023 Morocco: Trade unions focus on raising the status of teachers and reforming the education system
The SNE-CDT (Syndicat National de l’Enseignement-Confédération Démocratique du Travail) has been negotiating for several years with the government to improve the living and working conditions of Moroccan education staff, and to secure a comprehensive reform of the country’s education system, to put an end to the ongoing inequalities in the...
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Trade union rights are human rights 19 April 2023 Sudan – Education International calls for the protection of students, teachers and education facilities
Education International strongly advocates for the right to education and condemns any actions that jeopardize this fundamental human right. The ongoing fighting in Sudan has resulted in restricted movement and disrupted access to education, which is crucial for the country's stability and development.
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Trade union rights are human rights 11 April 2023 Eswatini: Education International fully supports education unionists
Education International (EI) sent a High-Level Mission to Eswatini to reiterate on-site the support of the education union community to colleagues in the country, and to urge the national governmental authorities to put an immediate halt to the persecution of Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) leaders, introduce democratic governance...
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Trade union rights are human rights 17 March 2023 Executive Board Resolution on Eswatini
The Education International (EI) Executive Board has reaffirmed EI’s unwavering solidarity and support for the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT), its leadership and members.
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Democracy 14 March 2023 Central African Republic: Education Global Union Federation welcomes release of arrested union leaders
Education International (EI) welcomes the release on 10 March of arrested Central African Republic trade union leaders. It will continue to closely monitor their treatment, the state of trade unionism and developments in the education system in the country.
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Trade union rights are human rights 8 March 2023 Central African Republic: the government must respect the right to strike and respond to union demands through dialogue
Education International condemns the threats against the leaders of the Central African education unions who have filed a strike notice via a union platform. Threats were also made against non-unionised teachers who joined this action. It urges the competent authorities to engage in negotiations to provide real answers to the...
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Trade union rights are human rights 17 February 2023 Eswatini: Murders and harassment of trade union leaders must cease immediately!
Education International denounces the continuous attacks on trade union leaders in Eswatini and condemns the targeting of Mbongwa Dlamini, President of the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT), a member organisation of Education International.
Eswatini: Murders and harassment of trade union leaders must cease immediately!