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Repression of human rights in Turkey condemned
14 Sep 2016
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Failure to meet needs of refugee children condemned
14 Sep 2016
Over the years, the Union has extended its support to countries where teachers have faced a denial of their working rights and freedoms.
More details can be found below.
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International Solidarity Award
NASUWT's annual International Solidarity Award recognises the courage and determination of overseas trade unionists who have risked their lives to defend teachers' rights.
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Bahrain
NASUWT continues to call for the release of Burmese teachers from jail whose sole crime was the protection of workers' rights in their country.
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Burma
Despite the release of activist Aung San Suu Kii, teachers in Burma are still struggling in a fledgling democracy.
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Iraq
NASUWT has a long history of supporting trade unions in Iraq during and since the invasion in 2003.
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Colombia
NASUWT has supported Justice For Colombia in its fight for trade union freedom in the South American nation.
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Zimbabwe
NASUWT supports the Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe where teachers face a raft of problems under the Robert Mugabe regime.
