International news
NEU condemns Israeli army killing of Mohammed Tamimi
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The NEU sends deepest sympathy to the family of Mohammed Tamimi who has died of his injuries after being shot by Israeli military forces on 1 June 2023.
NEU condemns continued state bruality in Iran
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The NEU is dismayed and horrified to receive reports on the killing of Iranian teacher and labour activist, Hossein Mahdipor.
NEU deplores demolition of Jubbet Ad Dib in the West Bank
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As an education trade union, the destruction of schools and violation of children’s rights is of profound concern to our members.
Sudan conflict
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The NEU condemns the ongoing conflict and supports calls issued by the UN Secretary General for the violence to cease.
Demolition of Jubbet ad Dib School
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Eight trade unions representing teachers and other education staff in the UK and Ireland have called on the Israeli Government to halt the demolition of Jubbet ad Dib School in the West Bank.
Devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria
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With at least 5,000 deaths and millions of people impacted, our hearts and thoughts are with all those affected, including children and educators.
Attacks on palestinian children’s rights
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Trade union statement on the attacks on palestinian children’s right to education and right to life.
Solidarity with human rights defenders in Iran
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The NEU condemns the crackdown on human rights protesters in Iran and stands in solidarity with all those exercising their rights to peaceful protest following the death in police custody of Mahsa Amini in September.
NEU condemns human rights abuses in Iran
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As nationwide protests move into a second month in Iran, the NEU continues to stand in solidarity with Iranian teacher unions and all those moving to defend human rights across the country.
Saluting human rights defenders on Human Rights Day
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On Human Rights Day, 10 December, the NEU stands in solidarity with all those across the globe fighting to defend their basic human rights.
Ontario workers defeat draconian anti-union legislation
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Trade unionists in Canada are celebrating the defeat of Doug Ford’s draconian anti-worker legislation.
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