OTTAWA, Ontario, October 3, 2025 (Globe Newswire) – the Federation of Canadian teachers (CTF/FCE) proudly announces the reward of teachers Norma Gobla Norm Gobla.
Founded in 2014 and named after Dr. Norman Gobla, the award recognizes the international partner organizations of CTF/FCE, whose initiatives of the “Day of Teachers” (WTD) whose world teachers emphasize the value of state education.
This year, three organizations were honored for their work and influence on the proposal of the topic of 2025. “Make life better” To life. Their initiatives are demonstrated by innovations, involving communities and a strong commitment to the celebration of teachers and state education. Recipients National Association of Teachers Ghana (GNAT), National Union of Teachers of South Sudan (NTUSS)And National Union of Teachers Uganda (Unatu)The field each received a prize of 1,500 US dollars for supporting their WTD initiatives.
- National Association of Teachers Ghana (GNAT)
GNAT will focus on the celebration of its main world of teachers in the Volta region, with nine additional regions they will also organize events. The program will present a symposium and an exhibition, including professional seminars and panel discussions on educational problems, solutions and the positive impact of teachers in their communities. The recognition ceremony of teachers will honor teachers who demonstrated exceptional commitment to students' support. Students will also contribute, demonstrating their talents in the art and poetry competition, which reflects how teachers changed their lives. To maximize participation, teachers will be able to join the celebration personally or practically. All events will emphasize the value of teachers and the profession of teaching. - National Union of Teachers of South Sudan (NTUSS)
NTUSS will conduct a celebration of the Day of the World Teacher, which emphasizes the importance of teachers and the role of teachers' trade unions in promoting cooperation. The event will unite teachers, associations of parents-teachers, students, non-governmental organizations, government officials and representatives of the public. The program will present addresses from representatives of the government and NGOs, presentations of NTUSS and student dramatic performances. Guests will also enjoy the music of the police group, as well as traditional and modern dance performances, with media lighting during the day. To note this event, guests of the honorary tangle trees as a long symbol of celebration. - National Union of Teachers Uganda (Unatu)
Unatu will cooperate with National Media to run “Teachers make life better – the campaign Street voices.” This initiative will give Uganders the opportunity to publicly read teachers and share personal stories about how teachers changed their lives. As part of the broadcast across the country, through television, radio and social networks, the campaign will turn individual voices into a collective celebration of the profession. He not only recognizes the contribution of individual teachers, but also emphasizes how worthy are the assessments and permanent investments, the teaching profession. Environmentally stable in design, the campaign will create a constant record of public support for teachers, especially taking into account current work actions as a result of complex collective negotiations.
Award “Teachers Day” Norma Gobl
The award of Dr. Norman Gobla, who worked as the Secretary General of CTF/FCE from 1970 to 1982 and played a key role in creating World Teachers Day in 1994. The work of Dr. Gobl continues to inspire a community in a global education, and CTF/FCE is committed to the support of partner organizations that continue this legi, celebrating teachers and promoting education in favor of public education.
World Teachers Day (WTD) is celebrated annually on October 5, the anniversary of the recommendation of the ILO/UNESCO of 1966 regarding the status of teachers. Accepting this recommendation, the governments recognized how important it is for society to have competent, qualified and motivated teachers – understanding that remains as true today as always.
Every year, WTD updates a simple promise: to recognize and support people who make training – and more vivid future are possible.
About the Federation of Canadian teachers
Founded in 1920, CTF/FCE is the national alliance of organizations of provincial and territorial teachers who represent more than 370,000 teachers and education workers throughout Canada. CTF/FCE is also a branch of Megnior International, which represents more than 33 million teachers.
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