Zionism
is Racism Motion passed at University of Wales (Swansea)
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Islamic Human Rights Commission
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24th March 2002
One of IHRC's campaigners has informed us that a motion was passed
at the University of Wales (Swansea) Student Union on 20th March
2002 which held that Zionism is racism and that anti-Zionism and
criticism of Israel is not anti-Semitism. The motion further
stated:
"THIS UNION FURTHER BELIEVES:
1.The Israeli government should immediately stop the excessive
and indiscriminate force and collective punishments against Palestinian
civilians.
2. Businesses such as Marks and Spencer, selling Israeli goods
and contributing financially towards Israel are aiding the Israeli
apartheid regime. Selfridges are carrying a range of goods produced
on Israel's illegal settlements on the West Bank and Gaza. These
are labeled "Made in Israel" in contravention of EU excise
and customs regulations. These settlements have been built on land
expropriated from the Palestinians in the Occupied Territories.
These are illegal under international law, including the fourth
Geneva Convention.
3. A boycott of these businesses and Israeli goods will send out
the positive message that the international community will not tolerate
racism or violations of human rights. This action was taken against
South Africa and had positive results.
THIS UNION RESOLVES:
1. To promote the boycott of companies whose profits are being
used to prop up the Israeli apartheid regime and whose products
are manufactured on illegal Israeli settlements.
2. To join the national BIG (Boycott Israeli Goods) and boycott
organizations and companies who facilitate and encourage these human
rights violations. This campaign was launched in parliament by George
Galloway. Businesses include: Selfridges, Marks and Spencer, Harrods."
Congratulations to all campaigners at the University of Wales (Swansea)
which included the Student Socialist Workers Society and members
of the Islamic Society (UWS). This is an inspiration to all.
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