Articles from Iraq
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Standards and working conditions 14 October 2026 Education unions turn collective action into results through the Go Public! Campaign in Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, and Morocco
Education unions from Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon and Morocco gathered in Beirut, Lebanon to turn the growing momentum of the Go Public! Fund Education campaign into stronger union power and action. The Regional Go Public! Strategic Review and Planning Meeting held on 3–4 October 2026 provided an opportunity to take stock...
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Future of work in education 27 July 2026 A journey of educational transformation: Kurdistan path’s to the age of AI
Himdad A. Muhammad
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq is an autonomous federal region in northern Iraq, governed by the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG). Following the 1991 uprising against Saddam Hussein's regime and the establishment of an internationally protected safe haven, the region began rebuilding its institutions, including its education system.
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Democracy 8 April 2026 Education International members raise their voices in solidarity with teachers and students devastated by the war in the Middle East
Education International (EI) brought together education unionists from across the globe for a solidarity webinar with member organisations impacted by the war in the Middle East. During the online gathering, which featured teachers and unionists directly impacted by the war, EI members reiterated a call for an immediate ceasefire, the...
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Standards and working conditions 13 March 2026 Iraq: Union denounces teacher salaries that arrive late, reduced, or never at all
Teachers in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq have endured years of late, reduced, or missing salaries. Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) President Abdulwahed Mohammed Haje says the crisis has become a never ending “Tale of One Thousand and One Nights” and calls on the Kurdistan Regional Government to remedy the injustice...
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Standards and working conditions 19 February 2026 Iraq: Union takes stock of obstacles in the Kurdistan region
To tackle issues facing educators and the education system, the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) organised a seminar entitled “The Obstacles Facing the Educational Process in the Kurdistan Region”.
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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.
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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.
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Standards and working conditions 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...
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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...
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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.
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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.
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Standards and working conditions 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...
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Standards and working conditions 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.”
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Standards and working conditions 24 September 2024 Iraq: Teachers should be respected and paid for a healthy society
During a recent seminar, “The educational process: What’s needed in the Kurdistan’s Region?”, Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) President Abdulwahed Mohammad Haje emphasized the crucial role of teachers in shaping societies and leading them towards progress and prosperity. Drawing inspiration from global leaders and scholars, he highlighted the importance of education...
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Leading the profession 19 August 2024 The struggle for a standardized school year in Iraqi Kurdistan
In the ever-evolving landscape of education in Kurdistan, the quest for a standardized school year remains a contentious issue, Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) President Abdulwahed Mohammad Haje explained. The academic calendar, marked by an array of holidays and interruptions, has long been a source of frustration for both educators and...
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News 13 June 2024 Empowerment in education: Kurdistan Teachers’ Union advocates for change
The Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) is spearheading a transformative campaign for the rights and recognition of educators in the Iraqi Kurdistan region. To that end, it held a series of high-level meetings with Iraq’s public authorities.
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Standards and working conditions 5 June 2024 Advancing teacher education in Iraqi Kurdistan: Building a better pedagogy
The Kurdistan Teachers Union (KTU), in partnership with Education International, has launched a comprehensive training course for educators, marking a significant milestone in the region’s educational development.
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Go public! Fund education 27 May 2024 Go Public! Strengthening Iraq’s public education system
Public education in Iraq has been severely impacted by years of crisis, armed conflict, and economic challenges. Education International’s affiliates in Iraq are rallying under the Go Public! Fund Education campaign, advocating for a well-resourced, equitable public education system that empowers, respects, and values teachers and education professionals.
Go Public! Strengthening Iraq’s public education system