UCU: Uyghur Muslims: The continuing silence of UKHE about genocide

Motion

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.