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   Climate action and literacy 22 November 2021

   Iraq: Climate change, a top priority for educators

   Acknowledging that climate change is one of the most important global issues, the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) has reaffirmed its commitment to push the regional government to insert climate change education into the curriculum and to take other necessary measures on climate change.

   Iraq: Climate change, a top priority for educators

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   Leading the profession 14 October 2021

   Iraq: Teachers celebrated as the cornerstone of a sustainable society

   The contribution of teachers was celebrated by the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) and Cihan University to mark World Teachers’ Day, 5 October, and Kurdistan Teachers’ Day, 6 October.

   Iraq: Teachers celebrated as the cornerstone of a sustainable society

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   Standards and working conditions 3 September 2021

   Iraq: Renewed commitment to improve operation and delivery of education in Kurdistan

   Quality education and health and safety in education received a boost with a recent visit from Kurdistan’s Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research to the Secretariat of the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU). Both parties reiterated their commitment to seeking best solutions to protect the education community and guarantee quality...

   Iraq: Renewed commitment to improve operation and delivery of education in Kurdistan

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   Standards and working conditions 18 August 2021

   Iraq: Trade union’s ongoing struggle to ensure decent living conditions for educators

   The Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) continues to advocate adequate housing for teachers in the Kurdistan’s Iraqi region.

   Iraq: Trade union’s ongoing struggle to ensure decent living conditions for educators

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   Trade union rights are human rights 7 July 2021

   Iraq: Social dialogue leads to a roadmap for quality education

   During their meeting with the Education Minister of the Iraqi region of Kurdistan, leaders the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) were able to address several crucial educational issues. This led to the elaboration of a roadmap aiming to improve the educational system.

   Iraq: Social dialogue leads to a roadmap for quality education

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   Leading the profession 19 May 2021

   Iraq: Financial wellbeing of teachers at heart of KTU demands

   Salaries and building budgets were among recent proposals the Kurdistan Teachers’ Union (KTU) presented to the Ministry of Finance and Economy of the Kurdistan’s Regional Government. The proposals are aimed at enhancing the condition of teachers and the education system.

   Iraq: Financial wellbeing of teachers at heart of KTU demands