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Motion

Motion title
Uyghur Muslims: The continuing silence of UKHE about genocide
Meeting date
29 May 2024
Motion
31
Motion text

Congress notes:
1. UCU has consistently spoke out about atrocities taking place across the world given its commitment to justice.
2. Uyghur Muslims in China have suffered prolonged oppression and genocide. This is evidenced by mass surveillance, arbitrary arrest enforced disappearance and cultural erasure.
3. Extension of surveillance and oppression has included use of genetic and facial profiling of ethnic groups. These results have been published in UKHE and Western journals.
4. UKHE continues to prioritise and pursue financial interests in China with no consideration of its duty to speak out and act as a conscience for this oppressed group.
Congress resolves:
a. To voice unequivocal support for Uyghur Muslims.
b. To urge UKHE to join UCU in refraining from this unacceptable silence.

Proposing body
University of Leicester
Amended
No
Notes

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Listing reference
2024/C/05-29/047/31