Joining forces for women’s rights at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women
A delegation of women education unionists from 12 countries represented the millions of women who power education around the world at the 69th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (UN CSW). Taking place in New York from the 10th to the 21st of March, the...
Nepalese teachers push for governmental action: A call for education reform
In a powerful display of unity and determination, thousands of Nepalese teachers have once again gathered in the capital, demanding the government pass the long-awaited School Education Bill. The protest, organized by the Confederation of Nepali Teachers (CNT), comes one-and-a-half years after a previous demonstration was called off following a...
Hair discrimination and cultural bias in South Africa’s education sector
Nomarashiya Dolly Caluza
As a young, South African girlchild, I experienced elements of hair discrimination at school and in my community. I attended African schools taught by African teachers. Our teachers discouraged us from wearing our hair long, claiming that our hair did not look “clean”, forcing us to either keep it short...
United States: Trump administration slashes Department of Education workforce in continued attack on public education, teachers, and students
As part of his continued attack on the right to education in the United States, the Trump Administration enacted a series of severe cuts to the Department of Education, including laying off close to half of the agency's workforce. The layoffs are part of the Trump administration’s plans to gut...
School leadership is key to shaping inclusive quality public education
In a world where education faces unprecedented challenges, school leaders emerge as the pivotal force driving quality and inclusivity in schools. This was at the heart of discussions during the webinar “Strengthening School Leadership: Insights from the 2024/5 GEM Report
” organized by Education International (EI).
Championing education in Nigeria: Union pushes for better funding, improved working conditions, and safe schools
In Nigeria, the education system faces numerous challenges, some of which from time to time make international headlines. As a country with a population of over 220 million people, the responsibility of providing quality education falls on the federal, state, and local governments. However, the implementation of sound educational policies...
