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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 14 February 2025 A call for reform in Iraqi Kurdistan’s education system
A pressing and persistent issue has been brought to light by the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU): The excessive number of holidays in the academic calendar has significantly disrupted the educational process, leaving both teachers and students struggling to keep up with the curriculum.
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Standards and working conditions 10 February 2025 Iraq: The Unified Retirement Law: A step towards improving retirees’ lives and creating job opportunities
In a significant step towards achieving social justice and equality among retirees, the Kurdistan Regional Government in Iraq recently announced the implementation of the Unified Retirement Law No. 9 of 2014. The Kurdistan Teachers Union (KTU) welcomes this long-awaited decision which not only improves the conditions of retirees but also...
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Leading the profession 3 December 2024 Urgent call for payment of teachers' salaries in Iraqi Kurdistan
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) has yet to pay teachers their October salaries. Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) President Abdulwahed Mohammad Haje voiced his discontent, stating, “They have no intention for salaries to reach the teachers easily.”
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Standards and working conditions 24 September 2024 Iraq: Teachers should be respected and paid for a healthy society
During a recent seminar, “The educational process: What’s needed in the Kurdistan’s Region?”, Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) President Abdulwahed Mohammad Haje emphasized the crucial role of teachers in shaping societies and leading them towards progress and prosperity. Drawing inspiration from global leaders and scholars, he highlighted the importance of education...
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Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 19 August 2024 The struggle for a standardized school year in Iraqi Kurdistan
In the ever-evolving landscape of education in Kurdistan, the quest for a standardized school year remains a contentious issue, Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) President Abdulwahed Mohammad Haje explained. The academic calendar, marked by an array of holidays and interruptions, has long been a source of frustration for both educators and...
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News 13 June 2024 Empowerment in education: Kurdistan Teachers’ Union advocates for change
The Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) is spearheading a transformative campaign for the rights and recognition of educators in the Iraqi Kurdistan region. To that end, it held a series of high-level meetings with Iraq’s public authorities.
Empowerment in education: Kurdistan Teachers’ Union advocates for change