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  1. Democracy 12 December 2025

    The fight for political independence in Iraqi Kurdistan’s classrooms

    In Iraqi Kurdistan, a new front in the struggle is emerging following on recent Iraqi National Council elections. Educators are raising the alarm about the growing political influence in schools, warning that the sanctity of education is under threat.

    The fight for political independence in Iraqi Kurdistan’s classrooms
  2. Equity and inclusion 19 August 2025

    Education in Kurdistan: Between challenges and hopes

    Between curriculum gaps and aging infrastructure, Kurdistan's educational system is at a turning point. Teachers and union leaders are calling for urgent reforms to ensure a better future for students.

    Education in Kurdistan: Between challenges and hopes
  3. Leading the profession 10 June 2025

    Iraq: Educators’ historic strike leads to salary increases and progress for education

    In a landmark victory for educators across Iraq, the Iraqi Teachers’ Union (ITU) has successfully led a nationwide strike, resulting in significant policy changes that benefit teachers and the education sector. This mobilization, following the national launch of the Education International (EI) Go Public! Fund Education campaign in 2024, led...

    Iraq: Educators’ historic strike leads to salary increases and progress for education
  4. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 26 May 2025

    "Freedom!": The cry of Iraqi students trapped in a failing education system

    As the school year ends, Iraqi students shout "Freedom!" not in celebration, but in relief. According to Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) President Abdulwahed Mohammad Haje, this cry reveals the deep-seated issues within the country's education system, where outdated facilities and lack of resources stifle the dreams and potential of young...

    "Freedom!": The cry of Iraqi students trapped in a failing education system
  5. Trade union rights are human rights 6 May 2025

    Iraq: Teachers in Kurdistan demand fair application of new retirement law

    The Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) is demanding the fair implementation of a federal retirement law to ensure decent living conditions for retirees in their region of Iraq.

    Iraq: Teachers in Kurdistan demand fair application of new retirement law
  6. 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.

    A call for reform in Iraqi Kurdistan’s education system
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