We represent and advocate for the educational, cultural, economic, and social interests of over 300 million learners worldwide.
With a democratic governance structure, the GSF promotes networking, solidarity, capacity building, cooperation, analysis and strategy, advocacy, and values such as education, feminism, environmental justice, democracy, human rights, and global cooperation. Through collaboration, empowerment, and amplifying student voices, the GSF strives for educational justice, social equality, and the rights of students globally.
To represent the millions of students all over the world, we stand on the shoulders of our membership. With the many member organisations, we seek to balance the enormous diversity of perspectives and advocate faithfully for the collective global student voice.
We base our work on the representational model of the Student Movement. This allows us to make a legitimate claim to be the only democratic and representative voice of students on a global level.
How do we represent students?
Our representation is based on the representational model of the student movement.
Learn moreWho are the members?
See Membership DirectoryWhat kind of work are we doing?
Our leadership each year define a list of strategic priorities.
Learn moreOur mission
Our work is defined by a mission to represent students and bring them closer together across the world.
Read our missionVision
These principles not only define our purpose and future direction but also encapsulate our deep commitment to empowering students and shaping a more equitable and just world.
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Meet our partnersTransparency
How do we function as an organisation? What are our rules and regulations? This and much more can be found on our Transparency page.
Learn moreSafeguarding
GSF must be a safe place to work, volunteer and participate in the activities of. We have clear and robust safeguarding mechanisms to handle any act of misconduct.
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