UN experts urge universities to safeguard pro-Palestinian protest rights and uphold free expression, warning that suppression threatens democracy.

UN experts David Kaye and Gina Romero have called on universities to uphold the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly, particularly in support of pro-Palestinian protests. They warn that suppressing these voices threatens democracy and alienates younger generations. Universities should foster open discourse, cease stigmatization, and ensure institutional policies align with international standards to protect student and faculty rights.

October 04, 2024
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