Articles from Nepal
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Trade union rights are human rights 21 April 2006 EI letter to the ILO concerning Nepal
EI sent a letter to the ILO Labour Standards Deputy Director voicing its concern about the violation of human rights by the Nepalese government. In the letter, EI informed the Deputy Director that 20 teacher and union leaders were detained during a crackdown of a general strike on 6 Apr.
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Union growth 21 April 2006 Nepal: EI supports its affiliates during crackdown
EI is very concerned about the rising instability in Nepal, where citizens are the victims of repression against Maoist opponents and supporters of democracy. Since 6 Apr, Nepalese citizens have been rallying peacefully everywhere in the country to call for the return to democratic governance, but the excessive use of...
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Union growth 17 February 2006 Nepal: All teachers' union leaders have been released but situation remains volatile
EI has received information from its members in Nepal that all teachers' union leaders have been released from detention - the last one being released on Feb 16. EI affiliates in Nepal - NTA, NNTA and TUN - thank all EI member organisations for their support. It is obvious that...
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Trade union rights are human rights 15 February 2006 EI monitors the situation in Nepal
EI and other trade union bodies are monitoring the situation in Nepal closely, as hundreds of pro-democracy activists are still detained across the country.
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Union growth 7 February 2006 Nepal: EI protests against the arrest of teacher trade unionists
EI sent a message to the King of Nepal, strongly protesting against the massive arrests of human rights activists, including teachers belonging to its affiliated teacher unions in the country.
Nepal: EI protests against the arrest of teacher trade unionists