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   Standards and working conditions 28 March 2025

   Lebanon: Educators’ ongoing fight for fundamental rights

   The streets of Lebanon have once again echoed with the voices of teachers protesting against the unjust policies imposed by successive governments. These administrations have consistently abandoned educators, leaving them to survive on meagre salaries that have stripped them of their right to a decent life and basic dignity.

   Lebanon: Educators’ ongoing fight for fundamental rights

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   Solidarity in emergencies 13 February 2025

   Education International solidarity powers Teachers' Empowerment Initiative in Lebanon

   With generous financial contributions from Education International (EI) member organisations across the world, four EI teacher unions in Lebanon have been able to provide vital assistance to distressed and displaced unionised teachers and develop trainings to psychologically support teachers and students.

   Education International solidarity powers Teachers' Empowerment Initiative in Lebanon

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   Democracy 28 November 2024

   Education voices | Manal Hdaife on the impact of war on education communities in Lebanon

   Manal Hdaife

   The recent conflict in Lebanon, has had devastating consequences for the civilian population, including students and educators. Since September 2024, the severe Israeli bombing has affected over 500,000 students and more than 45,000 teachers according to UNESCO data. More than 70% of public schools and other educational establishments are currently...

   Education voices | Manal Hdaife on the impact of war on education communities in Lebanon

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   Solidarity in emergencies 22 October 2024

   Lebanon: Call to solidarity with unionists, teachers and students

   Education International (EI) launched a call for solidarity to support education unions in Lebanon as they assist their communities due to the escalating violence in the region which continues to inflict devastating harm on civilians including students and teachers. Schools, students, and educators are being directly impacted by the continued...

   Lebanon: Call to solidarity with unionists, teachers and students

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   Trade union rights are human rights 14 October 2024

   Solidarity with Unionists, Teachers, and Students in Lebanon

   Education International (EI) reaffirms its longstanding commitment to advocating for lasting peace, security, and the protection of human rights in the Middle East. We call on all State Parties, and non-state actors to end the violence, enforce an immediate ceasefire, and restore the functioning of schools throughout the region.

   Solidarity with Unionists, Teachers, and Students in Lebanon

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   Go public! Fund education 3 June 2024

   Lebanon: Empowering teachers for resilient public education

   The public education system in Lebanon has been severely disrupted by multiple crises, including the Beirut port explosion in 2020, economic collapse, political instability, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the recent bombings in the south. In response, Education International’s affiliates in the country are driving the Go Public! Fund Education campaign,...

   Lebanon: Empowering teachers for resilient public education