David Edwards
General Secretary of Education International
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View Timeline →Concern Expressed by the Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Unions Regarding the Health Condition of Hashem Khashtaar
The Coordination Council of Iranian Teachers' Trade Unions is concerned about the health of imprisoned teacher Hashem Khashtaar, urging for his medical leave. Khashtaar has…
Jafar Ebrahimi, veteran imprisoned teacher, was dismissed on charges of 'illegal sit-in'
Jafar Ebrahimi, a veteran teacher and political prisoner, has been dismissed on charges of participating in an illegal sit-in after 23 years of service. His…
Hashim Khwastaar, Imprisoned Teacher, Re-Trialed
Hashim Khwastaar, a 70-year-old imprisoned teacher and civil activist, was tried again on charges of spreading falsehoods. He has been in prison for four years…
Education International Calls for Immediate Release of All Imprisoned Teachers in the Islamic Republic
Education International has called for the immediate release of all imprisoned teachers in Iran, particularly highlighting the deteriorating health of Jafar Ebrahimi, who has been…
Teachers' Solidarity in Detention; Aziz Qasemzadeh Calls for Immediate Release of Jafar Ebrahimi
Aziz Qasemzadeh, a detained teacher, has called for the immediate release of fellow teacher Jafar Ebrahimi following his transfer to a harsher prison. Ebrahimi, who…
Education International to Khamenei: Grant Medical Leave to Jafar Ebrahimi and Ismail Abdi
Education International has urged Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to grant medical leave to imprisoned teachers Jafar Ebrahimi and Ismail Abdi due to their deteriorating…