David Edwards
@daveswords
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Education and human rights activist, progressive teacher and unionist - General Secretary of @eduint. 🕊️✊📚🌎
Brussels, sometimes
Joined May 2009
"Teachers supported ALL of US, so now ALL of US need to support our teachers." Thank you UNSG @antonioguterres for this inspiring message on the launch of the High-Level Panel on the Teaching Profession. A #UNSG4Teachers indeed! https://t.co/WCXRRwYM1f
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"What is Education without Teachers?" @daveswords talks courageously with common sense about teachers working in crisis & conflict situations for Education Cannot Wait https://t.co/Q7uHjAmgVl
@eduint @DennisShirley16 @CTFFCE @ArdithShirley @BeatrizPont
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Dr. David Edwards is the General Secretary of Education International, the voice of teachers and other education employees around the world. Through its 386 member organizations, Education Internat...
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Education is the foundation of social progress. It is the engine of decent work & prosperity. It can support human rights & social justice for all. But only if we ensure no one is left behind. Only if we strengthen education systems for the future. https://t.co/HDLXNaewLW
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“Education as the Foundation of the New Social Contract: Reimagining Learning to End Poverty, Create Decent Work & Achieve Inclusion for All” Your Highness,Excellencies,
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📣@EduCannotWait interviews Dr. @DavesWords, General Secretary of @EduInt! "Funds like #ECW provide a platform for inclusive decision-making with representation of all stakeholders, from global institutions and national governments to the teaching profession & civil society."
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📣@EduCannotWait interviews Dr. @DavesWords, General Secretary of @EduInt! "Funds like #ECW provide a platform for inclusive decision-making with representation of all stakeholders, from global institutions and national governments to the teaching profession & civil society."
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On October 18, millions across the U.S. will take to the streets to make it clear that ✊🏾 The U.S. has #NoKings. ✊🏼 Democracy belongs to the people. ✊🏿 The people will not be silenced. We stand in #solidarity with @NEAToday and @AFTunion and all those marching for democracy.
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Teachers are the pivotal pillar in the future of education and our children’s future. They are the multiplier of the education equation. Thank you, Teachers! #teachers59 #InvestInTeachers @eduint @UNESCO #FundEducation
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🗨️ I am proud that so many Education International Africa leaders are here to learn from you and each other. It reminds us that it is imperative that we invest in teachers in this region. - @daveswords at #PACTED2025
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🗨️ Los profesores no viven de aplausos. Se necesitan políticas públicas y recursos!!! No ponemos naturalizar el gasto de la guerra en vez del futuro de nuestras niñas y niños. @GabrielBoric, Presidente de Chile en la Cumbre Mundial sobre Docentes de @UNESCO
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Siempre llevo muchos ideas, esperanza y energía después unos días con ustedes.✊
Estuvo en Uruguay, David Edwards, secretario general de la @intEducacion, organización que representa a más de 33 millones de docentes en todo el mundo. Motivó esta visita su interés por saber cómo sigue la situación educativa en el país luego de la nefasta administración
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✨Thank you @EduInt for your continued strategic partnership and unwavering support to @EduCannotWait!✨ Your dedicated work and strong commitment are helping pave the way to safe, inclusive & #QualityEducation for the world’s most vulnerable girls and boys. #KeepHopeAlive
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“We are organized wisdom workers.” – @daveswords, @eduint General Secretary Global union leaders sent messages of solidarity to U.S. educators at #NEARA as we fight back against authoritarian attacks, privatization, union-busting, & harm to our students. #UnionStrong
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💥 U.S. teachers are facing unprecedented political attacks on public education, equity, & academic freedom 🚫 On #July4th, we join @NEAToday, @AFTunion & @eduint in defending public education as the foundation of democracy ✊🏽 More: https://t.co/DgMLXNBlbT
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Public education, teachers, education support personnel, and students in the United States are facing unrelenting attacks from the Trump administration. Cutting funding for public education, disman...
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On this 4th of July, a day that symbolizes freedom, independence, and democracy, we raise our voices to affirm that: 📚 Education is a fundamental human right, not a privilege. 🧑🏽🏫 Teachers and staff deserve respect, resources, and the freedom to teach truthfully. 🧒🏽
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As the UN #FFD4 Conference takes place in Spain, our General Secretary @daveswords welcomes the shift to public-led development financing that puts social outcomes before profit. The challenge? Turning declaration into delivery. ➡️ https://t.co/b8gkQTQCpA 📢 #GoPublic
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I am gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today. This is a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security. There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of
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⚠️ La 🌎 @eduint expresa su profunda preocupación y enérgico rechazo a la propuesta de modificación del artículo 10° de la Ley 26.075 de Financiamiento Educativo de la República Argentina. @daveswords @intEducacion
@soniaalesso1 @RobiBaradel ℹ️ Nota 👉🏽 https://t.co/4xnkErCRzV
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México destaca en su lucha en seguridad social y el #SNTE, bajo el liderazgo del Mtro. Alfonso Cepeda Salas, es uno de los principales impulsores, afirmó el secretario general de la @eduint, @daveswords, de visita en nuestro país. https://t.co/jDRADVEeGx
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"Let us rise to the challenge & ensure that every child has access to the education they need to build a better future – for themselves and for all of us." #ECW's @YasmineSherif1 delivered a powerful message calling for more at @EduInt's 7th Arab Countries Cross-Regional
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Wonderful news in a dark time. @eduint
01.03.25 No todos los días un colega y compañero de nuestra federación asume la presidencia. Que su mandato redunde en mejores condiciones de vida para las grandes mayorías populares. #Compromiso6más1 #PorLaPública
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I am leaving social media for a while to reassess, reflect and prioritize human interactions. For those who need to get a hold of me you can ping @eduint
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