The UNI Global Union Nepal Liaison Council (UNI Nepal) has officially declared its full solidarity with the ongoing nationwide protest of teachers against the recently introduced School Education Bill. The protest, spearheaded by the Nepal Teachers’ Association, is centered in Kathmandu and has drawn national attention.
In a formal statement, UNI Nepal emphasized its commitment to labor rights, social justice, and professional dignity. It praised the teachers’ movement as lawful, peaceful, and historic, highlighting that the protest is a fight for the rights and respect of educators who shape the nation’s future.
The Council strongly criticized the government’s approach of sidelining stakeholders while drafting the bill and ignoring repeated calls for consultation from the education community. It pointed out that the suppression of teachers’ voices and delay in addressing their legitimate demands is a serious threat to democratic and inclusive governance.
As a token of support, UNI Nepal extended Rs. 25,000 in financial aid to the Nepal Teachers Association to assist their struggle. The Council underscored that it is the state’s responsibility to resolve this crisis by respecting educators’ professional freedom and ensuring a fair education system.
“We stand with the teachers in their fight for dignity, fairness, and justice,” said UNI Nepal President Shankar Lamichhane, affirming that the council will continue to support the movement until the teachers’ concerns are effectively addressed.
