REPUBLISHED IN ACADEME BLOG, Courtesy of Prof. Jennifer Ruth, Portland State University: “We call upon our friends and colleagues around the world to resist the ongoing campaign of scholasticide in occupied Palestine, to work alongside us in rebuilding our demolished universities and to refuse all plans seeking to bypass, erase, or weaken the integrity of our academic institutions. The future of our young people in Gaza depends upon us and our ability to remain on our land to continue to serve the coming generations of our people.” Read the full letter here.
PERSPECTIVES: Open Letter from Gaza Academics and University Administrators, “Help Us Defend and Preserve Our Universities”
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It is difficult to ignore the challenges faced by educational institutions in light of the harsh situation in Gaza. The international community must support efforts to rebuild and develop universities in the region, and secure the necessary resources to ensure the continuity of education and scientific research. We hope that the relevant authorities will commit to supporting this message and achieving the required positive change. Thank you