Global Campaign for Education
@globaleducation
Twenty-five (25) years of unifying civil society organisations advocating for the right to free, quality, inclusive public #education for all.
Representing Eswatini’s civil society, Nelisiwe Nhlabatsi, National Coordinator of the Swaziland Network Campaign for Education for All, delivered a powerful civil society statement after the government presented its Voluntary National Review. Read bit.ly/GCEBlogHLPF2025

📢¡Únete al diálogo! 🇺🇳Webinar: "El inicio de las negociaciones para una #ConvenciónFiscalONU: Maximizar las oportunidades, superar los desafíos". 📅 Jueves, 24 de julio 🕥7 a.m. Perú (PET) 📍Regístrate aquí: bit.ly/44IZhcM
📢 Upcoming Global South-led #UNTaxConvention Webinar 🇺🇳The Start of the Negotiations for a UN Framework Convention on Tax: Maximising Opportunities, Overcoming Challenges 📅 Thursday, 24 July 🕥 2pm CEST 🗣️English, Spanish, & French 📍Register now: bit.ly/44IZhcM…
📢 Prochain webinaire 🇺🇳 Début des négociations pour une Convention-cadre des Nations Unies sur la coopération fiscal internationale: Optimiser les opportunités, surmonter les défis 📅Jeudi, le 24 juillet 🕥14h CEST 📍Inscription ici : bit.ly/44IZhcM #UNTaxConvention
Eswatini and The Gambia presented their Voluntary National Review in the HLPF 2025. The coalitions EFA-Net Gambia and SWANCEFA-Eswatini engaged in the in-country VNR processes and produced their SDG 4 Spotlight Report 2025, reiterating #SDG4 as the foundation for all the #SDGs.

The Education and Academia Stakeholder Group (EASG) hosted a side event on July 16 at the UN#HLPF2025 , bringing together changemakers and thought leaders to spotlight the best in Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).



The High-Level Political Forum 2025 (HLPF 2025) is happening at the UN from 13-24 July. Join GCE's virtual side event: “Education as a driver for gender-just transition to sustainable development” on 17 July, 2-3 PM SAST. Register here: bit.ly/46B4wxO

Significant revenues can be generated through the implementation of progressive wealth taxes - policies that could fundamentally reshape the way we finance public education. Read an insightful blog by GCE President Refaat Sabbah for UNESCO - bit.ly/3GI3569

Rene Raya of @ASPBAE discussed the negative impacts of blended financing and PPPs on education.
Public services at #FFD4! A mix of expert and government officials dive into the big question: financing—but for what? The answer is clear: to uphold human rights and close the inequality gap, funds must flow into quality public services like healthcare and education. 💼🏥📚
More than 25 GCE members are participating in FfD4, contributing to the global solidarity of movements for tax and debt justice!
“It is our job to bring life, color, democracy and legitimacy to this process.” @toveryding Speaking truth to power on the lack of space for Civil Society participation in the #FfD4 Conference 🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪#Ffd4People
📢"Financiar la #educación no es una opción: es una obligación global" Hoy inicia la 4º Conferencia Internacional de Financiación para el Desarrollo (FfD4) y es una oportunidad histórica. 🖌️Lee el articulo en @Planeta_Futuro/@el_pais. bit.ly/TribunaPlaneta… #FundEducation #FfD4
GCE is pleased to share its Position Paper for the 4th International Conference on Financing for Development (#FfD4), happening in Seville, Spain from 30 June to 3 July 2025. Access the paper in Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish - bit.ly/3TDsdhf

GCE calls for the full inclusion of refugees in national education systems, equitable policies, and urgent support for those at greatest risk. Let our solidarity be action: uphold the right to education for every displaced learner. Read the full statement:bit.ly/4kNyGCg

When countries are in debt, girls are disproportionately impacted across their lifetimes in access to education, healthcare, economic opportunities and more. At FFD4, Malala Fund and sector allies are co-hosting an event that brings together representatives of multilateral…
How budgets are raised and how they are spent both reflect structural injustice. ⚖️ States are forced to raise money in ways that hurt the poor and spend it in ways that serve creditors.
🔴118 million learners in #Africa are out of school. New estimates from the 2025 #SDG4Scorecard by the #GEMReport and @UNESCOstat also show at least 10 more million out of school due to conflict. Explore the data: bit.ly/2025sdg4scorec… #DayOfTheAfricanChild
Join the webinar launch of the latest study by ActionAid: The Human Cost of Public Sector Cuts in Africa on Wednesday, 11th June. Participants can join one or all the sessions using the same registration link: zoom.us/webinar/regist… Read the full report: actionaid.org/publications/2…

Let’s unite to demand sustainable financing for quality public education. Join the GCE webinar: "Why FFD4 Matters for Education – Strengthening the Call for Financing Human Rights and Justice in Seville and Beyond" 10 June 2025 14:00–15:45 SAST Register - bit.ly/4kAz3j4

Excellent GAWE 2025 campaign of GNECC! GCE's advocacy on "Education saves lives: protect education in emergencies" will continue beyond GAWE 2025. #EducationSavesLives #FundEiE
The 2025 #GAWE was launched in the Oti Region under the theme “Education in Emergencies.” It aims to promote resilient education systems and ensure learning continues during crises. facebook.com/permalink.php?… @GPforEducation @globaleducation @Camfed
2025 GAWE is Here and the train this year stops at the Oti region ! This year’s Global Action Week on Education launches on May 13, 2025, under the theme “Education in Emergency.” instagram.com/p/DJZSxIntcjy/…