BREAKING: SRA passes resolution on Middle East violence
Members of the Student Representative Assembly adopt a motion in response to the Middle East conflict amid rising campus tensions
On September 22, the McMaster University Student Representative Assembly passed a resolution aimed at addressing the impact of the ongoing violence in the Middle East on its student body. The resolution follows widespread grief among students, many of whom have lost family and friends in Palestine and Israel.
The SRA members adopted a motion supporting students' demands for transparency around McMaster University's investments and partnerships potentially linked to state of Israel. They also called for the University to divest from stakeholders partaking in human rights violations and urged adherence to its Social Responsibility and Investment Policy.
The SRA’s decision comes after consultations with various student groups and MSU clubs. In addition to the emotional toll of the conflict, students have reported a disturbing increase in incidents of antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Palestinian racism on campus and globally.
Key points of the resolution include the SRA’s commitment to combating all forms of hate speech and racism, fostering a campus culture of inclusion and safety, and ensuring peaceful and lawful dialogue on campus.
The assembly's resolution emphasized the need for continued support of students affected by the crisis and urged the university to uphold its role as a safe space for diverse viewpoints, especially during these times of heightened tensions.
This resolution underscores the SRA’s dedication to protecting the rights of all students while actively promoting peaceful discourse and providing a platform for those impacted by the conflict to have their voices heard.
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