G8 tackles tax, but fails to mention education
Government leaders came together this week at the G8 summit in Northern Ireland to make progress on issues such as trade agreements, tax systems, and transparency. Yet, despite reiterated commitments to reducing poverty and promoting growth and jobs...
EI calls for universal quality education for sustainable development
In her presentation at the 4th Session of the UN Open Working Group on Sustainable Development, held in New York 17-19 June, EI coordinator Antonia Wulff argued for equity and quality in education as preconditions for a successful sustainable...
Dublin Declaration recognises potential of youth work in developing sought-after skills.
Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Frances Fitzgerald TD, welcomes Dublin Declaration on the unique contribution of youth work in supporting attainment of 'soft' skiills which are increasingly south after by employers. The Declaration was agreed...
High Level International Conference in Santo Domingo to offer input to Government’s early childhood development plan
Nineteen early childhood development (ECD) experts from 11 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean were hosted by the Dominican Government on June 12th and 13th for a two-day high level Conference in Santo Domingo to discuss the benefits of...
Uzbekistan urged to end forced labour
UNICEF, Nelson Mandela Foundation and Peter Krämer Foundation kick off appeal to expand Schools for Africa Initiative
UNICEF, the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Peter Krämer Foundation kicked off a new fundraising drive to raise US$80 million to help Africa’s girls, orphans, children living in extreme poverty and other vulnerable children go to school and get a...
Portugal: Teachers hold anti-cuts demo in Lisbon
Teachers demonstrating in Lisbon
UN high level-discussion: indicators and involvement, key to quality education
EI Vice-President Dennis van Roekel addressing the high-level discussion organised by UNESCO and the Permanent Mission of...
