The 10th World Congress of Education International considered and adopted a resolution «Solidarity with Ukraine», which emphasizes the need to continue supporting Ukraine and its educators. Education International will continue to contribute to international pressure on Russia to cease fire, cease shelling of educational, medical, critical and civilian infrastructure, including educational institutions, and withdraw military forces and equipment from all internationally recognized territory of Ukraine.
The Trade Union of Education and Science Workers of Ukraine, taking part in the All-Ukrainian Educational Conference "August 2024", supports its theses that "Education moves the world", "Education is the state's strategy", "Sustainability is for the resilient people".
The 10th World Congress of Education International, held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, brought together 1200 delegates from all the continents.
One of the major outcomes of the 10th World Congress is that Education International’s delegates elected a new Executive Board, bringing many new leaders from around the world.
Read more »In a world where the value of education and the pillars of human rights and democracy are increasingly under attack, Education International (EI) stands firm in its commitment to recognize and celebrate those who have dedicated their lives to these causes.
At the end of July, the 88th Convention of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) took place in Houston, USA, bringing together more than 2,300 delegates from across the country.
On July 5, 2024, the Center for Social and Psychological Rehabilitation and Assistance was officially opened at the Odesa House of Scientists.
On March 20, 2024, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine voted in favor of the draft law «On Amendments to Certain Laws of Ukraine on Financing Higher Education and Providing State Targeted Support to its Applicants» No. 10399.
The war has raised issues of accessibility and security of education. Many children have lost the opportunity to join the educational process, and teachers have been teaching in regions where hostilities are taking place or may potentially take place under the threat of shelling. Such conditions require serious planning of educational processes and ensuring proper learning conditions in times of war.
Education is one of the most affected sectors in terms of losses. As of August 2023, direct losses are estimated at $9.7 billion.
3798 education institutions have suffered bombing and shelling, – and 365 of them have been destroyed completely.
Read more »On November 15-16, 2023, the All-Ukrainian Student Forum «Youth for Ukraine – Ukraine for Youth» was held in Kyiv. The event was organized with the financial support of Education International.