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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.

The NEU is dismayed and horrified to receive reports on the killing of Iranian teacher and labour activist, Hossein Mahdipor.

As an education trade union, the destruction of schools and violation of children’s rights is of profound concern to our members.

The NEU condemns the ongoing conflict and supports calls issued by the UN Secretary General for the violence to cease.

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.

With at least 5,000 deaths and millions of people impacted, our hearts and thoughts are with all those affected, including children and educators.

Trade union statement on the attacks on Palestinian children’s right to education and right to life.

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.

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.

On Human Rights Day, 10 December, the NEU stands in solidarity with all those across the globe fighting to defend their basic human rights.

Trade unionists in Canada are celebrating the defeat of Doug Ford’s draconian anti-worker legislation.

Reports of the humanitarian emergency unfolding at Manston immigration processing centre this week must lead urgently to swift action.