Ismail Abdi
teacher rights activist
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View Timeline →Heavy Sentences Issued by Education Department Against 47 Active Teachers in Kurdistan
The Education Department in Kurdistan has issued severe penalties against 47 teachers, including dismissals and rank cuts, following protests in 2022. This crackdown highlights ongoing…
Ismail Abdi: The Islamic Republic Has Taken Education Hostage
Ismail Abdi, a prominent teachers' union activist, has criticized the Islamic Republic for compromising the independence of education by linking it to politics and economics.…
Temporary Detention of Ahvaz Teacher Continues Despite 'Completion of Investigations'
Aman Jalalinezad, a teacher in Ahvaz, remains in detention despite the completion of investigations and an indictment against him. His lawyer argues that the charges…
Eman Jalalinezad, Teacher, Sentenced to 3 Years and 6 Months in Prison
Eman Jalalinezad, a teacher in Iran, has been sentenced to 3 years and 6 months in prison by the Revolutionary Court in Ahvaz, despite claims…
National Teachers' Union of Iran: The Suppression of Teachers Continues
The Coordination Council of Teachers' Trade Unions of Iran condemned the continued suppression of teachers, highlighted the unjust sentencing of Ahmad Derakhshan to prison and…
A Teacher and Writer in Karaj Sentenced to Prison and Teaching Ban
Ahmad Derakhshan, a teacher and writer in Karaj, has been sentenced to one year in prison and a two-year teaching ban for propaganda against the…
Hundreds of Civil and Labor Activists Demand Immediate Cancellation of Pakhshan Azizi's Death Sentence
Over 300 activists are demanding the immediate cancellation of the death sentence for Pakhshan Azizi, a political prisoner sentenced for her humanitarian work among war…
Ismail Abdi Banned from Leaving the Country Due to 'File Fabrication by the IRGC' Against Labor Activists
Ismail Abdi, a prominent teacher and labor rights activist, has been banned from leaving Iran due to new charges filed by the IRGC, following his…
Iranian Free Workers' Union: The Freedom-Seeking of Teachers, University Professors, and Youth Cannot Be Suppressed
The Iranian Free Workers' Union condemned the dismissal of teachers and university professors, emphasizing that repression cannot suppress the freedom-seeking movements of educators and youth.…
Criticism from Teachers' Unions in Iran Regarding Security and Judicial Actions Against Mohammad Habibi and Ismail Abdi
Teachers' unions in Iran have criticized the judicial and security actions against Mohammad Habibi and Ismail Abdi, following the confirmation of Habibi's prison sentence and…
The National Union of Iranian Educators Condemns Continued Suppression of Teacher Activists Under the Pezeshkian Government
The Coordination Council of Iranian Educators' Trade Unions condemned the ongoing repression of teachers and union activists as the new school year begins, highlighting various…
National Teachers' Association: Administrative Violation Committees Continue to Suppress Teachers
The Coordination Council of Teachers' Trade Unions of Iran has issued a warning about the ongoing suppression of teachers by administrative violation committees. These committees,…
Dismissal of Ismail Abdi on World Teachers' Day; National Council of Teachers Emphasizes the Creation of New Organizations
On World Teachers' Day, Ismail Abdi, a prominent teacher's union member, was dismissed by the Iranian government amid ongoing repression of teacher unions. The Coordination…
Arrest of Lotfollah Parviz in Gilan-e Gharb, Family of This Cultural Activist Is Unaware of His Situation
Lotfollah Parviz, a cultural and environmental activist, was arrested in Gilan-e Gharb, with his family unaware of his situation due to threats from security forces.…
Makhtar Asadi, Kurdish Teachers' Union Activist, Transferred to Evin Prison's Quarantine Ward
Makhtar Asadi, a Kurdish teachers' union activist, has been transferred to Evin Prison's quarantine ward and is on a hunger strike following his arrest. He…
Security Charges Against a Teachers' Union Activist; Ismail Abdi on the Verge of Dismissal from the Ministry of Education
Ismail Abdi, a teachers' union activist, faces security charges that may lead to his dismissal from the Ministry of Education after a long imprisonment. The…
Ismail Abdi's Message to the International Education Congress: I Do Not Feel Free While Rasoul Badaghi and Cecile Koehler Are Imprisoned
Ismail Abdi, a prominent teachers' rights activist, addressed the International Education Congress, expressing his lack of freedom due to the imprisonment of fellow teachers Rasoul…
Condemnation of the Death Sentence for Sharifeh Mohammadi; Teachers' Guild: The Government is Trying to Prevent Collective Organization
Sharifeh Mohammadi, a labor activist in Iran, has been sentenced to death, prompting widespread condemnation from various human rights and labor organizations both domestically and…
Statement by Two Teacher Activists: 'Elections' Are Not a Playground for Civil and Labor Activists
Teacher activists Aziz Qasemzadeh and Ismail Abdi released a statement rejecting the notion that elections can bring about meaningful change in Iran, highlighting the futility…
Teachers' Protest Held in At Least 10 Cities in Iran Despite Government Threats and Promises
Teachers in Iran protested in at least 10 cities despite government threats and temporary detentions of some activists. The protests were organized by the Coordinating…