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Articles from Egypt

  1. Leading the profession 21 October 2020

    “Africa: Collaboration between Unions and Governments for a Better Future in Education”, by Cherine Sabry.

    Cherine Sabry

    Unions and governments have been in conflict since the dawn of time. The mere existence of unions as a force to defend workers’ rights where governments fail to do so in and of itself leads to this conflictual relationship. In Africa, unions have rarely been consulted during the COVID-19 crisis...

    “Africa: Collaboration between Unions and Governments for a Better Future in Education”, by Cherine Sabry.
  2. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 17 October 2019

    “Higher ambitions for education and copyright in Africa and the world”, by Mugwena Maluleke.

    Mugwena Maluleke

    African nations actively participated in the development of the Sustainable Development Agenda that acknowledged the centrality of education in the achievement of all other plans for a better world. Like other nations of the world, they committed to the provision of a single, renewed education agenda that is holistic, ambitious...

    “Higher ambitions for education and copyright in Africa and the world”, by Mugwena Maluleke.
  3. Union growth 1 May 2017

    This May Day, why not try solidarity?

    As the occasion to celebrate and reaffirm the value and values of trade unions, from which their principles continue to inspire, today must also serve as a lens to carefully examine our societies and institutions.

    This May Day, why not try solidarity?
  4. Union growth 15 February 2016

    Italian researcher’s death in Egypt spurs calls for inquiry

    Teachers’ unions in Italy are urging Egyptian authorities to launch a full investigation into the death of Giulio Regeni, who was murdered while publishing articles on trade union rights, and who’s death remains a mystery.

    Italian researcher’s death in Egypt spurs calls for inquiry
  5. Achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 6 February 2015

    Refugee education headlines long list of priorities for the Arab region

    Faced with increasing numbers of refugees and internally displaced peoples fleeing conflict and political unrest, the Arab region addressed the urgent need for quality education in affected countries at a recent UNESCO event in Egypt.

    Refugee education headlines long list of priorities for the Arab region
  6. Union growth 18 September 2013

    Egypt: Detained Canadian academics on hunger strike

    Two Canadian academics detained in Egypt have embarked on a hunger strike on Monday 16 September to protest the extension of their detention. Dr. Tarek Loubani and John Greyson will drink only fruit juice.

    Egypt: Detained Canadian academics on hunger strike
  7. Union growth 4 September 2013

    Protest against detention of Canadian academics in Egypt

    EI is urging its member organisations to press the Egyptian authorities to immediately release two Canadian professors who have been detained without charges by the Egyptian police since 17 August.

    Protest against detention of Canadian academics in Egypt
  8. Standards and working conditions 18 April 2013

    Egypt: First steps towards long-term support for education unions

    EI initiated on March 16, 2013 the first of its 4 forums with education unions in Egypt . Over 90 activists from independent organizations of teachers, university, and educational workers met in Cairo, Egypt to discuss challenges facing workers in the education sector and how to strengthen democratic unions. They...

    Egypt: First steps towards long-term support for education unions
  9. Trade union rights are human rights 5 March 2012

    Egypt: Independent trade union leader sentenced to 6 months’ in jail

    Kamal Abbas, a leading figure in the fight to create independent democratic trade unions in Egypt, has been sentenced to six months in prison for the "crime" of insulting a Mubarak-era union officer at the 2011 International Labour Organisation conference.

    Egypt: Independent trade union leader sentenced to 6 months’ in jail
  10. Trade union rights are human rights 29 September 2011

    Egypt: Teachers suspend strike for one week

    Thousands of Egyptian teachers who have been protesting for one week outside the Cabinet building in Cairo have agreed to suspend strike action to give the government time to respond to their demand for the Minister of Education to step down.

    Egypt: Teachers suspend strike for one week
  11. Union growth 8 July 2011

    Egypt: Independent teachers’ union fights for rights

    The independent teachers’ union in Egypt is fighting for the enactment of legislation to ensure trade union rights. EI’s member, the Independent Teachers Union of Egypt – which was founded July 2010 before the revolution – is part of the new Independent Trade Union Federation.

    Egypt: Independent teachers’ union fights for rights
  12. Union renewal and development 27 June 2011

    EI builds solidarity in the Middle East and North Africa region

    EI has concluded a high-level meeting with education union representatives from 11 Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries in Cairo, Egypt, with the pledge to increase its presence and activities in the region.

    EI builds solidarity in the Middle East and North Africa region
  13. Trade union rights are human rights 11 February 2011

    Education unions prepare for life after Mubarak

    Hosni Mubarak has decided to step down as the President of Egypt. In an announcement on state TV, Vice-President Omar Suleiman said Mr Mubarak has handed power to the military.

    Education unions prepare for life after Mubarak
  14. Trade union rights are human rights 7 February 2011

    Day of action for democracy and civil rights in Egypt

    As Egypt operates under immense uncertainty following two weeks of deadly anti-government protests, trade unionists around the world are joining a Day of Action for Democracy on 8 February.

    Day of action for democracy and civil rights in Egypt
  15. Trade union rights are human rights 3 February 2011

    EI condemns “desperate tactics” as Egypt uprising turns violent

    EI has called for Egypt’s President Hosni Mubarak to bring an immediate end to the violence being led by his regime against peaceful demonstrators who continue to demand fundamental rights and democratic change.

    EI condemns “desperate tactics” as Egypt uprising turns violent