Articles from Iraq
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Leading the profession 22 February 2022 Iraq: Union presents a plan to develop higher education and research
The Kurdistan Teachers' Union (KTU) and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research held a joint meeting aiming at taking stock of the situation of higher education in this Iraqi region as well as developing it.
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Standards and working conditions 21 February 2022 Burundi: Teacher trade unionists improve their social dialogue skills
Under a capacity building programme funded by Education International, the Syndicat des travailleurs de l'enseignement du Burundi (STEB) was able to organise a series of training sessions on social dialogue in the different provinces of the country.
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Leading the profession 10 February 2022 Iraq: Teacher union honours 30 teachers and their contribution to society
The Kurdistan Teachers' Union (KTU) held a celebration on 8 February to honour 30 teachers who have played a vital role in education, literacy, literature, culture, and history in the country.
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Standards and working conditions 28 January 2022 Iraq: High-level support for education union’s work in Kurdistan region
Education developments and teaching during the pandemic were at the heart of discussions at a recent meeting between the Kurdistan Teachers' Union (KTU) and the education minister of the region of Iraq. The union also sought to improve teachers’ working conditions and the quality of education provided to students.
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Trade union rights are human rights 15 December 2021 Iraq: Reforms needed for quality education
Reforms in education must be carried out efficiently and the government must prioritise improvements in education at all levels. That’s according to the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) which believes that positive changes in society originate in the education system.
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Climate action and literacy 22 November 2021 Iraq: Climate change, a top priority for educators
Acknowledging that climate change is one of the most important global issues, the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) has reaffirmed its commitment to push the regional government to insert climate change education into the curriculum and to take other necessary measures on climate change.
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Standards and working conditions 14 October 2021 Iraq: Teachers celebrated as the cornerstone of a sustainable society
The contribution of teachers was celebrated by the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) and Cihan University to mark World Teachers’ Day, 5 October, and Kurdistan Teachers’ Day, 6 October.
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Trade union rights are human rights 3 September 2021 Iraq: Renewed commitment to improve operation and delivery of education in Kurdistan
Quality education and health and safety in education received a boost with a recent visit from Kurdistan’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research to the Secretariat of the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU). Both parties reiterated their commitment to seeking best solutions to protect the education community and guarantee quality...
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Standards and working conditions 18 August 2021 Iraq: Trade union’s ongoing struggle to ensure decent living conditions for educators
The Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) continues to advocate adequate housing for teachers in the Kurdistan’s Iraqi region.
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 7 July 2021 Iraq: Social dialogue leads to a roadmap for quality education
During their meeting with the Education Minister of the Iraqi region of Kurdistan, leaders the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) were able to address several crucial educational issues. This led to the elaboration of a roadmap aiming to improve the educational system.
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Leading the profession 19 May 2021 Iraq: Financial wellbeing of teachers at heart of KTU demands
Salaries and building budgets were among recent proposals the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) presented to the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Kurdistan’s Regional Government. The proposals are aimed at enhancing the condition of teachers and the education system.
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Climate action and literacy 29 April 2021 Iraq: Trade unionists ready to confront climate change
Members of the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) have committed to inserting environmental protection and climate change in curricula at all school levels. This development arises out of a seminar on climate change attended by the KTU.
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Standards and working conditions 15 April 2021 Iraq: KTU members call for government to provide ongoing training to support quality education during COVID-19 pandemic
The Kurdish government should organise ongoing training for teachers in the area of remote learning. So said participants at a recent Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) training programme on new teaching methods and the use of technology in education during the pandemic.
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Trade union rights are human rights 15 March 2021 Iraq: KTU succeeds in getting teachers added to COVID-19 vaccine list
Vaccinating and providing free COVID-19 tests for teachers were just two of the recommendations presented to the Health Minister by the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU).
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Trade union rights are human rights 23 February 2021 Iraq: Teachers praise KTU training on quality remote education
Training sessions by the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) have participants wanting more training – and generated more participants! This year alone, the KTU has trained 54 teachers on teaching methods related to new technologies and remote teaching and learning. This successful training endeavour is part of its programme of training...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 18 February 2021 Iraq: Academics’ freedom and trade union rights under attack
The Association of Iraqi Academics (AIA) has warned against the abrogation of the law allowing Iraqi academics to perform trade union activities. It has also called for solidarity with them and support for their rights of association and organisation.
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Trade union rights are human rights 5 February 2021 Iraq: Ongoing trade union training to provide quality remote education
The Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) has moved forward with its programme aiming to equip educators with the necessary skills to use new teaching methods related to new technologies and remote teaching and learning.
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Trade union rights are human rights 20 January 2021 Iraq: Union highlights that pandemic has deepened long-term deficiencies in education
Education was already deteriorating in Kurdistan before the pandemic, according to the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU). It has called for increased investments in education.
Iraq: Union highlights that pandemic has deepened long-term deficiencies in education