International

Internationalism sits at the heart of the National Education Union’s values. As an education trade union, we believe that defending human rights, including trade union rights and the right to education, must be a global endeavour.

The NEU believes in the potential for high-quality, inclusive and publicly-funded education to transform the world. But to harness this, national governments must better support and protect one of the greatest investments we can make in children’s futures: the world’s teachers.

We are proud that our union is a member of Education International - the federation of education unions representing 32 million teachers and support staff in 178 countries. Together, we work to defend and improve the rights of every educator by listening and responding to calls to action from sister unions. We support the defence of human rights, provide vital assistance during crises and emergencies, and collaborate on development cooperation projects.

The best of what we produce on the international stage is led at the local level by our members. Right across the country you will find a network of NEU international solidarity officers, and many others, organising at the grassroots to promote democracy, peace, social justice, and human rights.

International Solidarity Calendar

Raising hope for children in crisis

NEU fundraising appeal with Save the Children UK, to support children in the world’s toughest places.

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Cuba

Cuba continues to face an extreme economic blockade, which affects nearly every aspect of life on the small Caribbean Island. The NEU is clear that the illegal U.S. blockade of Cuba must be lifted.

Palestine

The NEU has a strong and sustained partnership with organisations in Palestine, including our sister union, the General Union of Palestinian Teachers (GUPT).

Colombia

The NEU works closely with the campaign group Justice for Colombia (JFC) and our sister education union, the Federation of Colombian Educators (FECODE), to uphold human rights, advance peace and improve access to education in Colombia.