The annual International Solidarity Award is given by the NASUWT in recognition of the work of an individual who has made an important contribution to education and human and trade union rights.
The NASUWT International Solidarity Award recognises and celebrates the work of those individuals around the world who have demonstrated through their courage the values of solidarity, equality and democracy.
Recipients of the NASUWT International Solidarity Award are, by their nature, educators. They embody the moral purpose of teachers in seeking to create a better future for children and young people, free from fear, injustice, bigotry and hatred.
The seven guiding principles for conferring the International Solidarity Award recognises the contribution of individuals to:
- Defending human rights
- Defending trade union rights of teachers
- Working for quality education
- Demonstrating values of solidarity, equality and democracy
- Educator/teacher
- Challenging violence, injustice, bigotry and hatred
- Solidarity work in countries outside the UK.
