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  1. 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
  2. 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Abdulwahed Mohammad Haje, this cry reveals the deep-seated issues within the country's education system, where outdated facilities and lack of resources stifle the dreams and potential of young...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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. Leading the profession 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...

    Iraq: The Unified Retirement Law: A step towards improving retirees’ lives and creating job opportunities
  6. 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.”

    Urgent call for payment of teachers' salaries in Iraqi Kurdistan
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