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Articles

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   Democracy 14 January 2026

   Solidarity with the people of Iran

   As the people of Iran continue to rise against an oppressive regime and face violent repression, Iranian teachers and unionists are calling for international solidarity. Follow the latest from Iran's education trade union community below!

   Solidarity with the people of Iran

2. 

   Democracy 13 January 2026

   Education International calls for an end to violent crackdowns and the protection of education communities in Iran

   Education International (EI) strongly condemns the brutal armed repression of civilians and peaceful protesters in Iran. We are deeply alarmed by reports of mass repression and killings, including students and children, with security forces reportedly firing live ammunition at people in the streets.

   Education International calls for an end to violent crackdowns and the protection of education communities in Iran

3. 

   Trade union rights are human rights 6 November 2025

   Iran: Concerns regarding the violent arrest of a retired teacher trade unionist

   The Iranian government continues to persecute education trade unionists. The international education community is particularly alarmed by the violent arrest and detention of Jahangir Rostami, a 63-year-old retired Kurdish teacher and member of the Harsin Teachers' Association in Iran's Kermanshah province.

   Iran: Concerns regarding the violent arrest of a retired teacher trade unionist

4. 

   Trade union rights are human rights 3 October 2025

   Education International condemns escalating repression of Iranian teacher union activists

   Education International (EI) has issued a strong condemnation of the Iranian government’s intensifying crackdown on teacher union activists, particularly members of the Coordinating Council of Iranian Teachers’ Trade Associations (CCITTA), EI’s affiliate in Iran.

   Education International condemns escalating repression of Iranian teacher union activists

5. 

   Democracy 20 June 2025

   As war escalates, Education International calls for peace, dialogue, and respect for the right to education

   Education International is deeply concerned about the escalating military aggression between Israel and Iran, and the continued bombing and starvation in Gaza.

   As war escalates, Education International calls for peace, dialogue, and respect for the right to education

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   Trade union rights are human rights 6 June 2025

   Iran: “We believe that no government can silence the voice of teachers”

   In a powerful display of international solidarity, educators and union leaders from around the world gathered to support Iranian teachers facing persecution for defending their fundamental rights. A recent webinar highlighted the resilience and courage of these Iranian teacher union leaders and underscored the importance of global unity in the...

   Iran: “We believe that no government can silence the voice of teachers”