Position of the AV短视频 regarding the Israel-Hamas War
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- The AV短视频 expresses its solidarity with the academic community of Gaza, the civilian victims of the conflict, as well as the hostages and their relatives. It condemns the destruction of educational and academic infrastructures and is concerned about the consequences of the war on education and research.
- The AV短视频 calls on all parties to respect international humanitarian law and international human rights.
- The AV短视频 is committed to ensuring transparency in collaboration agreements and partnerships concluded with foreign universities and to strengthen the related ethical and deontological controls.
- The AV短视频 is committed to reinforcing and expanding the available programs (Horizon Acad茅mique, InZone, Gaza Health Initiative, Scholars at Risk, Peace Programme) in support of students and researchers from Gaza universities, forced to interrupt their academic activities.
- The AV短视频 has committed to reflecting on the role of universities in public debate, particularly in cases of armed conflict, and wishes to promote this discussion within swissuniversities and the League of European Research Universities (LERU).
- The AV短视频 supports the calls of international humanitarian organizations for the release of hostages and for a ceasefire to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe.
Adopted by the Rectorate of the AV短视频 on 20 May 2024.
This translation was aided by AI. For the official statement, please refer to the French version
