Cape Verde

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Leading the profession 13 June 2024
Public education in Cape Verde: A union call for investment

In the archipelago nation of Cape Verde, a recent round of negotiations between the government and teachers’ unions has brought to light the critical need for increased funding in public education. Despite reaching consensus on some demands, the two parties remain at an impasse over salary updates, with the unions...
Public education in Cape Verde: A union call for investment
Leading the profession 29 March 2023
Cape Verde: We stand for safe schools!

Following a serious incident in a school, the Federaçao Caboverdiana dos Professores (FECAP), Education International’s member organisation in Cape Verde, has expressed deep concern and reiterated its rejection of all violence in educational settings against teachers, education support personnel or students.
Cape Verde: We stand for safe schools!
Union renewal and development 27 October 2021
Solidarity in times of crisis: the EI COVID Response Fund

As the COVID-19 pandemic became global, education unions showed solidarity with a dedicated COVID Response Fund to support member organisations during school closures and where teachers were hit by the health crisis.
Solidarity in times of crisis: the EI COVID Response Fund
Standards and working conditions 7 October 2021
Cape Verde: Government commits to enhancing teaching profession by 2023 on World Teachers’ Day

The Cape Verdean government has promised to resolve outstanding issues for teachers by 2023. This was confirmed by the Education Ministry at a meeting on World Teacher's Day, 5 October, with the Federaçao Caboverdiana dos Professores (FECAP).
Cape Verde: Government commits to enhancing teaching profession by 2023 on World Teachers’ Day
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.
Africa Day: Cape Verdean Education Minister commits to vaccination and enhanced training for educators
Standards and working conditions 18 May 2021
Union calls for increased vaccination of educators and equity for students as COVID-19 cases rise

In the face of increasing cases of COVID-19 in the education community, the Federaçao Caboverdiana dos Professores (FECAP) has urged the Government of Cape Verde to suspend teaching activities throughout the national territory for a 14-day period.
Union calls for increased vaccination of educators and equity for students as COVID-19 cases rise