We demand:
1. That the University of Sussex issue a statement condemning the recent and continuing atrocities perpetrated by Israel in the Gaza strip. The University should officially denounce the attacks on civilians, the systematic obstruction of humanitarian aid and the targeting of academic institutions, hospitals, places of worship and international peace keeping facilities.
2. That the University of Sussex cease to invest directly or indirectly in companies complicit in human rights abuses in the Gaza strip and internationally. We would like to draw attention to the motion passed on this subject in the USSU AGM this academic year.
3. That no Israeli goods or goods produced by companies that have directly funded the State of Israel be sold on campus. The University of Sussex should remove these goods from all private retail and dining facilities as the Union is endeavoring to accomplish.
4. That the University of Sussex provide complete financial scholarships for three students from Al-Quds Open University in Tubas with which USSU is twined and three students from Gaza University which has been bombed by the Israeli military.
5. That any surplus educational resources available to the University of Sussex are provided to Gaza University and that the shipping of these resources be fully paid for by the University of Sussex.
6. That there be no legal, financial, or academic measures taken against anyone involved in or supporting the occupation. This extends to the Student Union. Students involved will be guaranteed free movement in and out of the occupied space.
Please sign the petition to show the Sussex University that you support our demans. This petition will be used as evidence of strength of feeling among students and others both against the appalling crimes perpetrated against the Palestinan people and in favour of our desire to make sure the university shows meaningful and prctical solidarity with the victims of Israeli barbarism.
The administration remains silent regarding our demands despite the growing pressure from this movement. We are currently preparing formal correspondence to address their lack of transparency regarding investments and academic ethics.
February 7, 2009
The level of engagement this petition has received speaks to the strength of our collective resolve. It is clear that the campus community expects meaningful action from the university administration regarding these demands.
Reached 100 supporters
February 7, 2009
6 Comments
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Sarah Sinclair
17 years ago
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Proud of everyone in the occupation. Do not back down till they meet these demands!!!
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Chloe Chopra
17 years ago
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Sending love to those stuck in gaza. scholarships are the bare minimum the uni can do right now.
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James Stevens
17 years ago
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Finally some action being taken. Sussex needs to wake up and look at where the money is actually going.
E
Emily Zhang
17 years ago
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so important to keep this pressure up. dont let them ignore us.
T
Tom Jordan
17 years ago
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investing in companies that bomb schools is just wrong. stop the funding now.
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Mark Henderson
17 years ago
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about time. universities should be ethical places not just profit machines.
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We demand:
1. That the University of Sussex issue a statement condemning the recent and continuing atrocities perpetrated by Israel in the Gaza strip. The University should officially denounce the attacks on civilians, the systematic obstruction of humanitarian aid and the targeting of academic institutions, hospitals, places of worship and international peace keeping facilities.
2. That the University of Sussex cease to invest directly or indirectly in companies complicit in human rights abuses in the Gaza strip and internationally. We would like to draw attention to the motion passed on this subject in the USSU AGM this academic year.
3. That no Israeli goods or goods produced by companies that have directly funded the State of Israel be sold on campus. The University of Sussex should remove these goods from all private retail and dining facilities as the Union is endeavoring to accomplish.
4. That the University of Sussex provide complete financial scholarships for three students from Al-Quds Open University in Tubas with which USSU is twined and three students from Gaza University which has been bombed by the Israeli military.
5. That any surplus educational resources available to the University of Sussex are provided to Gaza University and that the shipping of these resources be fully paid for by the University of Sussex.
6. That there be no legal, financial, or academic measures taken against anyone involved in or supporting the occupation. This extends to the Student Union. Students involved will be guaranteed free movement in and out of the occupied space.
Please sign the petition to show the Sussex University that you support our demans. This petition will be used as evidence of strength of feeling among students and others both against the appalling crimes perpetrated against the Palestinan people and in favour of our desire to make sure the university shows meaningful and prctical solidarity with the victims of Israeli barbarism.
The administration remains silent regarding our demands despite the growing pressure from this movement. We are currently preparing formal correspondence to address their lack of transparency regarding investments and academic ethics.
February 7, 2009
The level of engagement this petition has received speaks to the strength of our collective resolve. It is clear that the campus community expects meaningful action from the university administration regarding these demands.
Reached 100 supporters
February 7, 2009
6 Comments
S
Sarah Sinclair
17 years ago
Featured
Proud of everyone in the occupation. Do not back down till they meet these demands!!!
C
Chloe Chopra
17 years ago
Featured
Sending love to those stuck in gaza. scholarships are the bare minimum the uni can do right now.
J
James Stevens
17 years ago
Featured
Finally some action being taken. Sussex needs to wake up and look at where the money is actually going.
E
Emily Zhang
17 years ago
Featured
so important to keep this pressure up. dont let them ignore us.
T
Tom Jordan
17 years ago
Featured
investing in companies that bomb schools is just wrong. stop the funding now.
M
Mark Henderson
17 years ago
Featured
about time. universities should be ethical places not just profit machines.
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Proud of everyone in the occupation. Do not back down till they meet these demands!!!