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Register Now – International Solidarity Conference – 2 July 2022

Registration is now open for the International Solidarity Conference 2022, a one-day event which takes place on Saturday 2 July (10.00-17:30) at the Holiday Inn, Bloomsbury, a short distance from NEU’s Hamilton House HQ. The conference will be an exciting opportunity for international solidarity officers and NEU members to learn more about key global issues, hear from leading members of our sister unions internationally and discuss how better to champion international solidarity in our NEU Districts and communities. With top global speakers and workshops led by key solidarity partners, don’t miss out on a place at the leading NEU international event of the year. Register here.

International Solidarity Conference Highlights

On Saturday 10th July International Solidarity Conference 2021 opened with addresses from Mary Bousted and David Edwards (General Secretary, Education International).

The conference, led by Gawain Little (Chair, International Committee), saw participants engage in a range of stimulating workshops and plenary sessions.

Plenary highlights included an interview by Kevin Courtney with Michelle Bachelet (UN High Commissioner for Human Rights and former President of Chile); Junior Vice President Louise Atkinson interviewing Ziauddin Yousafzai (teacher, father of Malala, and Malala Fund co-founder); and inspiring speeches from five international solidarity officers (ISOs) about their work as ISOs.

Review the programme on the conference Foleon and to catch up on the day or revisit a session, please see below for recordings. 

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