International Archive
Welcome to the International archive, International development activities are a significant part of the NUT's work. Please click on a title below to take you to the relevant archive.
ON THE GLOBAL STAGE
NEWS ARCHIVE
CAMPAIGNS ARCHIVE
CONFERENCE / EVENTS ARCHIVE
The NUT publishes annually a document ‘On the Global Stage’ that highlights some of the international work undertaken by the Union.
Global Matters
The Union's International Newsletter - Autumn 2011
ACTSA Youth and Student Delegation 2011
ACTSA will be taking a youth and student delegation to southern Africa between 3rd-16th September, 2011. They are currently looking for ten committed youth and student activists to take part in this once in a lifetime opportunity.
Equal Opportunities Form
ACTSA Youth and Student Delegation 2011 Application form
ACTSA Youth and Student Delegation 2011covering letter final
ACTSA Youth and Student Delegation 2011 information
Demonstrate in solidarity with the people of Egypt this Saturday 12 February
The NUT is supporting a demonstration in solidarity with the people of Egypt. The event is taking place this Saturday, 12 February in Trafalgar Square from 12 noon to 2pm and will feature a live cross to Tahrir Square in Cairo. Find out more at http://www.tuc.org.uk/international/tuc-19105-f0.cfm
- Letter sent to the Prime Minister asking him to undertake to resolve the violent repression of legitimate protests.
- Letter sent to the Foreign Secretary asking him to undertake to resolve the violent repression of legitimate protests.
NUT support for teacher strikes in South Africa
NUT’s General Secretary recently wrote to both the South Africa Democratic Teachers’ Association and Congress of South African Trade Unions in support of teacher and other public sector strikes over low wages.
Iraq Embassy 10 May 2011
The NUT's General Secretary wrote to the Prime Minister of Iraq, protesting against the withdrawal of trade union recognition rights.
Letters from the General Secretary against Iran executions of teacher union activists
- Letter to William Hague FCO re Kamangar Execution
- Letter to Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Letter to President of the Islamic Republic of Iran
ACT NOW: Tell Bahrain to free Mahdi
The General Secretary has written to the British Ambassador in Bahrain to request UK's diplomatic representatives in Bahrain attend the appeals on 19th February. You can view the letter here
Demo in solidarity with Middle East and North Africa
Demonstrate for a human rights revolution on Saturday 11 February 2012 from 12pm-2pm at Trafalgar Square, London. Support the people of the Middle East & North Africa who are peacefully demanding their human rights. Show your solidarity and defiance by wearing black, white or red. Click here for more information.
East Africa Crisis Appeal
More than 10 million people are in the grip of East Africa’s worst drought in over half a century. Donations can help provide life-saving aid such as food, water, care for malnourished children and medical treatment. Please go to www.dec.org.uk, phone 0370 60 60 900 or text ‘CRISIS’ to 70000 to donate £5.
Bahrain: Teacher Trade Unionists Face Long Jail Terms - Your Protests Needed
President Mahdi Abu Dheeb & Vice-President Jalila Al-Salman of the Bahraini Teachers Association have been imprisoned in Bahrain. On Sun 11 Dec the appeal against their sentences was postponed until 19 Feb, leaving them languishing in jail. Education International has launched an online action to protest. Click here to register your protest today!
Send My Sister to school
Each year millions of teachers and students from around the world remind their leaders of the important promise they made to get every child into school by 2015. And it is working; the number of children out of school is falling. But there are still 67 million children out of school. More than half are girls.
In 2011 the Global Campaign for Education invited UK pupils to become global active citizens. Young people spoke up for girls’ education by creating decorated ‘sister’ characters and messages. The aim was to remind world leaders of their promise on education for all.
Every extra year that a girl gets in school has a great impact on her future. It helps her earn more (to escape poverty), keeps her safe from HIV/AIDS infection, and reduces the risk that her child will die in infancy.
The NUT is an enthusiastic supporter of this campaign.
Click here for the Send My Sister to School Newsletter
The 2012 campaigning theme will link with the Olympics - providing a narrative around a global great education race in which world leaders are urged to 'go for gold' to get every child in school by 2015. This is already proving to be very popular with the schools audience and 2,000 schools have already signed up to date! We also have a very strong programme of parliamentary events and policy work to gain greater influence in Westminster and with policy makers.
Register now to receive your FREE schools pack next term.
Bahrain: End the violations against teachers, unionists and students
President Mahdi Abu Dheeb and Vice-President Jalila Al-Salman of the BTA were sentenced by a Bahraini military court on 25.9.11 and given 3 and 10 years’ imprisonment for their involvement in peaceful protests in Manama last March. Click here for more info and to send an online message to Bahraini authorities to help end these violations.
Tell David Cameron: Back the Robin Hood Tax at the G20
At the G20 summit on Monday many countries said they want a Robin Hood Tax, however, George Osborne announced the UK plans to block progress. Yesterday Nick Clegg also told Europe to “forget” the Robin Hood Tax. Click here to send your MP a letter now urging them to tell David Cameron to back the Robin Hood Tax at the 9th December European summit.
Tell Egypt to pass a labour law!
The interim Egyptian government passed a decree banning strikes and is yet to pass a labour law guaranteeing workers their rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining in accordance with international labour standards. Please take a moment to call on the Egyptian Prime Minister and Minister of Manpower to immediately pass a labour law
Latin America Conference
The annual Latin America Conference provides fantastic insight into the reality of the region and effective ways for people in the UK to find out more and support these struggles and movements. Speakers include the mothers of the Miami Five and Olympic Gold medal winner Alberto Juantorena. For full details go to www.latinamericaconference.org.uk
World Aids Day Seminar
HIV/AIDS continues to be not only a serious public health problem but also a major challenge to development in many parts of the world. Join the TUC at its World Aids Day seminar on Thursday 1st December from 2pm-4pm. Please see the attached flyer for the programme, more information and attendance details.
Candlelit Vigil for the Miami Five
The 5th annual candlelit vigil for the Miami Five is being held on Thursday 1st December 6pm - 7.15pm at the US Embassy, Grosvenor Square, London. Speakers include mothers of the Miami Five plus speakers from across the trade union and labour movement. For more information please click here.
Bahrain: Release Detained Union Leaders on Hunger Strike
Detained since 7 April, Mahdi 'Issa Mahdi Abu Dheeb started a hunger strike on 11 September to protest his continued detention. Visit http://www.ei-ie.org/en/uaas/uaa_details/31 and send an online message to Bahraini authorities to call for the release of the President and several other board members of the Bahraini Teachers Association (BTA).
Syria: March and Demonstration
For nearly 5 months the Assad regime has been massacring its own population. To show their solidarity with Syria's peaceful protesters & their defiance against all those trying to suppress them Amnesty is holding a march this Saturday 29th Oct. To show your support join Amnesty at 12pm Saturday at Paddington Green. For more information click here.
Climate Change: Listen to Southern Africa
Climate change is endangering the livelihoods of millions in southern Africa. Join Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) at its Annual Conference on Saturday 29th October. Speakers include Thuli Brilliance Makama winner of the 2010 Goldman Environmental Prize & Dr Rob Davies Minister of Trade & Industry South Africa. Click here for an attendance form.
Are you interested in linking with schools in the Middle East?
British Council Connecting Classrooms is looking for UK schools to work in partnership with schools in Jordan, Lebanon, Oman, Saudi Arabia and UAE. For full details, application forms and guidance click here. Apply by 21st October to discover more about school life, society and culture in one of the most dynamic regions in the world.
Bahrain: Stop the Crackdown on Teacher Unionists
Visit http://www.ei-ie.org/en/uaas/uaa_details/28 and send an online message to Bahraini authorities now to protest against the recent crackdown on teacher unionists in Bahrain, arrests of student and teacher union leaders and activists; investigation into union activities; and cuts in teacher salaries.
Support ACTSA’s campaign against the increasing violence in Zimbabwe
In the past few months Zimbabwe has experienced an upsurge in violence and intimidation. Support ACTSA's campaign against the increasing violence by attending Stop the violence in Zimbabwe: Vigil for democracy and rights 1pm-2pm, Monday, 27 June at Zimbabwe Embassy, London. For more information go here.
Demonstrate in solidarity with the people of Egypt this Saturday 12 February
The NUT is supporting a demonstration in solidarity with the people of Egypt. The event is taking place this Saturday, 12 February in Trafalgar Square from 12 noon to 2pm and will feature a live cross to Tahrir Square in Cairo. Find out more at http://www.tuc.org.uk/international/tuc-19105-f0.cfm
NUT Supports the Global union Federations' call to "Protect Human Rights and LGBT Advocates"
The NUT supports the global union federations Education International and Public Services International in their condemnation of the violent murder of David Kato, on January 26 in Kampala, Uganda. Kato, who was a teacher by training, was a lifelong human rights defender, and a vocal opponent of Uganda's proposed "Anti-Homosexuality Bill." This bill seeks to criminalize homosexuality and make it punishable by fine and life imprisonment.
The NUT joins EI and PSI's call on the Ugandan government to launch an immediate investigation into Kato's tragic death and to bring those responsible to justice. Further, we support EI and PSI's call on the government to withdraw the anti-homosexuality Bill, and to provide education and legal protection to prevent violence and discrimination against Uganda's human rights activists, and gay, lesbian and transgender activists and their supporters.
The NUT offers condolences to his family, friends and the local LGBT community.
We pledge to continue to promote the respect of human rights, including sexual orientation and gender identity, because this is a cause for freedom, dignity, equality and social justice.
The NUT will continue to address these issues, and support union members facing the pressures of discrimination, through participation in the EI-PSI LGBT Forum that will be held prior to the 6th Education International Congress, Cape Town, South Africa, July 2011.
Act Now to support hunger striking Iranian trade unionist
Please support the AI/ITUC/ITF campaign in solidarity with hunger striking Iranian trade unionist Reza Shahabi at http://www.tuc.org.uk/international/tuc-18934-f0.cfm
Ensuring Better Leaders - supporting sugar workers in Guyana
The sugar industry is fundamental to the economy of Guyana, on the north coast of South America, and in recent months, GMB London, working with the International Union of Food Workers has been supporting the two main agricultural unions (the Guyana Agricultural and General Work'ers Union (GAWU) and the National As'sociation of Agricultural, Commercial and Industrial Employees (NAACIE)) to build capacity amongst the unions' workplace representatives. The project is funded by the TUC. http://www.tuc.org.uk/international/tuc-18946-f0.cfm
G20: Green Jobs and Stimulus
As part of the global trade union movement's efforts to increase the profile of jobs and growth in international decision -making and get the issue on the agenda of the G20 for 2011, the International Trade Union Confederation is encouraging support for the following Avaaz initiative. Please visit: http://www.avaaz.org/en/global_economy_gb_video_2
Donations to help fight for women's rights in Southern Africa
All over the world, women suffer as a result of discrimination and inequality. Nowhere is this gender gap more apparent than in southern Africa. Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) are now requesting donations of £20 or more to help them continue the fight for women's rights.
For more information please see http://www.actsa.org/page-1505-rights_of_women.html
Pakistan floods appeal
The NUT is supporting the Education International (EI) and UK Disaster Emergency Committee (DEC) appeals. Visit http://www.dec.org.uk/item/200 to make a donation to the DEC, or send a cheque made out to the National Union of Teachers to Amy Norrish at NUT Headquarters to donate to the Pakistan Floods – EI Solidarity Fund.
Global March Against Child Labour petition
Support the Global March Against Child Labour petition which encourages the UN and Heads of State around the world to put greater emphasis on abolishing child labour and getting children into full-time education.
Sign the petition here.
Find out more here.
Tackle poverty in South Africa
To prepare for the 2010 World Cup, South Africa has invested billions of pounds in tourist facilities. Yet millions of South Africans today suffer from appalling living conditions. Whole communities are denied access to essential public services, and many thousands of people have been evicted from their homes.
War on Want's grassroots partners, a growing movement of South Africans, are leading the campaign to improve the lives of poor South Africans.
You can help South Africans win their right to decent, affordable housing and basic services by signing up to the 'call to the South African High Commission' at www.waronwant.org/tacklepoverty
Boycott of Israeli Settlement Goods Campaign
Support the joint Palestine Solidarity Campaign and Trades Union Congress campaign to boycott consumer goods which are produced in illegal Israeli settlements. http://www.tuc.org.uk/international/tuc-17817-f0.cfm
TUC International Women's Day celebrations
On the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day the TUC will be highlighting the global fight back against the disproportionate impact that the global economic crisis has had on women all over the world.
Holocaust Memorial Day
Draft programme and acceptance form attached to attend a Holocaust Memorial Day event on 31.01.2011 at NUT Headquarters. This year’s event will see the relaunch of Martin and Erica’s Journey and Paul’s Journey! Speakers include Martin Stern, a Holocaust Survivor, Karen Pollock, Chief Executive, HET and Christine Blower, General Secretary.
World Teachers' Day 2010
The World Teachers' Day 2010 event will take place at Hamilton House, Mabledon Place on Wednesday 6th October 2010 at 5pm.
The theme for the reception Achieving Education for All: Investing in Teachers recognises the crucial role of teachers in achieving education for all globally. This year's speakers will include Jo Bourne, DFID; Sam Tiwari, Steve Sinnott Foundation; and Nicola Cadbury, Global Campaign for Education. Drinks and nibbles will be available.
A flyer outlining details of the event is attached.
