Education International (EI) sent a High-Level Mission to Eswatini to reiterate on-site the support of the education union community to colleagues in the country, and to urge the national governmental authorities to put an immediate halt to the persecution of Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) leaders, introduce democratic governance in the country, and respect basic human and trade union rights.
Yesterday the SNAT welcomed a High Level Mission from @eduint @daveswords @MalulekeMugwena @dsinyolo
— SNAT Swaziland (@SnatSwaziland) March 24, 2023
The Team met with the @EswatiniGovern1 Education Ministry and PS at PM's Office on the persecution of SNAT Leaders by the @EswatiniGovern1. pic.twitter.com/EFb9AhZpzb
Education International denounces the continuous attacks on trade union leaders in Eswatini and condemns the targeting of Mbongwa Dlamini, President of the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT), a member organisation of Education International.
Eswatini: Murders and harassment of trade union leaders must cease immediately!
The Education International (EI) Executive Board has reaffirmed EI’s unwavering solidarity and support for the Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT), its leadership and members.
Executive Board Resolution on Eswatini
Education International (EI) sent a High-Level Mission to Eswatini to reiterate on-site the support of the education union community to colleagues in the country, and to urge the national governmental authorities to put an immediate halt to the persecution of Swaziland National Association of Teachers (SNAT) leaders, introduce democratic governance...
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