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News 23 May 2024 Southeast Asian Educators build movement for climate justice and just transition
Southeast Asian educators convened to demand climate justice and advance a just transition at a three-day conference hosted by Education International Asia-Pacific (EIAP) in Bangkok, Thailand on April 17-19, 2024.
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Worlds of Education 23 May 2024 Growing our unions to transform our profession
Mary Bousted
In the lead-up to Education International’s 10th World Congress, we invited members of the Executive Board to share their thoughts about the theme of the Congress: “Growing our unions, elevating our professions, defending democracy”.
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22 May 2024 Universities at the turning point: Go Public! Fund Education
More public funding of Higher Education is crucial for advancing global knowledge and innovation. Countries investing robustly in education often lead in Research & Development, driving forward their economies and societal advancements.
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News 21 May 2024 Tonga: Empowering educators for sustainable development and human rights
The Friendly Islands Teachers’ Association (FITA) is leading a transformative effort to empower educators and promote sustainable development within Tonga's education sector. In March 2024, FITA, conducted two pivotal workshops focusing on climate change, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), trade union rights, and human rights.
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Worlds of Education 17 May 2024 Education: a key battleground for anti-gender activists
Rachel Marcus
What do protests over gender-neutral school toilets in South Africa have to do with teachers being harassed in Brazil or curriculum changes in El Salvador ? In brief, they are all the result of mobilization against the perceived threat of ‘gender ideology’; these are just a few of the examples...
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Worlds of Education 17 May 2024 Union action for the rights of LGBTQI+ people: the experience of the CSQ
Julien Poirier
The trade union movement is no stranger to fighting for the rights, support and inclusion of LGBTQI+ people in Quebec. In this respect, the ongoing work of the Centrale des syndicats du Québec (CSQ) is of particular importance. Its contribution has stood out over the years. In addition to having...
Union action for the rights of LGBTQI+ people: the experience of the CSQ