Education International Africa

Articles

1. 25 April 2025

   

   Cape Verde: Teachers demand dignity and recognition on National Teachers' Day

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   “Teachers transform lives.” In a great celebration of National Teachers' Day, Cape Verdean educators called for improved working conditions, fair pay, and the implementation of the new Career, Functions, and Remuneration Plan (PCFR). The event highlighted the essential role of teachers in building a fairer, more developed, and inclusive society.

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2. 27 January 2025

   

   Cape Verde: Parliamentary consensus to enhance the education workers’ status

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   "The International Day of Education 2025 should be remembered as a milestone of achievements for the teaching profession, reflecting the dignity and recognition of its importance." This was the message of hope and determination to the nation's educators and society at large delivered by Abraão Borges, the president of SIPROFIS,...

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3. 13 June 2024

   

   Public education in Cape Verde: A union call for investment

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   In the archipelago nation of Cape Verde, a recent round of negotiations between the government and teachers’ unions has brought to light the critical need for increased funding in public education. Despite reaching consensus on some demands, the two parties remain at an impasse over salary updates, with the unions...

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4. 29 March 2023

   

   Cape Verde: We stand for safe schools!

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   Following a serious incident in a school, the Federaçao Caboverdiana dos Professores (FECAP), Education International’s member organisation in Cape Verde, has expressed deep concern and reiterated its rejection of all violence in educational settings against teachers, education support personnel or students.

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5. 27 October 2021

   

   Solidarity in times of crisis: the EI COVID Response Fund

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   As the COVID-19 pandemic became global, education unions showed solidarity with a dedicated COVID Response Fund to support member organisations during school closures and where teachers were hit by the health crisis.

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6. 7 October 2021

   

   Cape Verde: Government commits to enhancing teaching profession by 2023 on World Teachers’ Day

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   The Cape Verdean government has promised to resolve outstanding issues for teachers by 2023. This was confirmed by the Education Ministry at a meeting on World Teacher's Day, 5 October, with the Federaçao Caboverdiana dos Professores (FECAP).

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