Provisional program
Tackling challenges and sharing solutions for the health and well-being of education staff
Saturday, July 27, 2024, 14h–18h – Sheraton, Buenos Aires, Argentina
14h00-14h15 : Opening of the meeting
• Matthias Savignac, Chairman of MGEN and Education and Solidarity Network
• Representative of Education International
14h15-14h45 : Main conference
The conference will provide an overview of the current state of health and well-being of education staff worldwide, highlighting the need for action in these areas and paving the way for the panel discussion between experts.
14h45-15h45 : Panel discussion
Experts representing various international organizations will present their work and research findings, as well as examples of initiatives and public policies to promote the health and well-being of education staff.
15h45-16h00 : Coffee break
16h00-17h40 : Solutions Forum
Group workshops addressing the topics previously discussed and the themes emerging from the results of the I-BEST 2023 survey to share concerns, initiatives and local solutions to identify good practices and draw mutual inspiration:
- Prevention and promotion of the psychological health of education staff
- A work environment conducive to the well-being of education staff
- Establishing a safe and positive school climate for zero tolerance against any form of violence
- Raising awareness of social protection and health issues
17h40-18h00 : Conclusion
• Wrap-up: Didier Jourdan, Chair Holder of the UNESCO Chair Global Health & Education and Head of the WHO Collaborating Center for Research in Education & Health
• Acknowledgments and closing: Matthias Savignac, Chairman of MGEN and Education and Solidarity Network
