Urgent Action Required: Support Students' Right to Protest for Gaza

Stand with students advocating for justice in Gaza! Read ICNA's official statement and take action now.

Urgent Action Required:
Support Students' Right to Protest for Gaza

Message For People/Organization of Conscience
by Dr. Mohsin Ansari(President of ICNA)

Official Statement:

In the name of God, the Most Beneficent and the Most Merciful,

History has shown that students have always played a major role in the pursuit of justice. By raising their voices, standing firm, and organizing, there has always been a resilient student presence demanding human rights and promoting peace across the world.

This past week, we have witnessed a historical movement across institutions of higher learning throughout the United States. This student-led movement demanding the end of the genocide in Gaza began in Columbia University in New York, and has now spread not only throughout campuses in the US, but also to institutions in Europe.

The images of courage, bravery, and resilience of these students have given renewed hope to all people of conscience who yearn to see justice prevail. Unfortunately, universities across the United States denied these students constitutional right to free speech.

As the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, faces potential arrest from the International Court of Justice in relation to war crimes, the United States government has shamefully vetoed every UN resolution to stop the genocide in Gaza.

At the same time, heavy-handed actions by Universities across the board raise serious concerns about the infringement of students' First Amendment rights.

It is imperative to recognize that universities play a crucial role as bastions of free expression and intellectual inquiry. They should serve as environments where individuals are encouraged to challenge prevailing ideas, engage in meaningful dialogue, and advocate for change. Suppressing dissenting voices only stifles innovation and perpetuates an environment of conformity.

ICNA Demands:

The University administration of Columbia University, and all other universities, to immediately reinstate suspended students who peacefully protested and reaffirm its commitment to upholding the principles of free speech and academic freedom.
University Administrations should listen to the demands of the students and do not suppress the rights of free speech.
Law enforcement agencies withdraw all the charges against peaceful protestors.
We request that people of conscience, including individuals and organizations, support and endorse this statement and the demands presented by the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA).

For media inquiries or further information, please contact: [email protected]

Action Required:

Read the full statement and demands here: https://forms.gle/JPupGWxh33p8TyPj7.

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Join us in advocating for the rights of students and the end of the genocide in Gaza.
Thank you for your urgent attention to this matter.

With warmest regards,
Dr. Mohsin Ansari
President
Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA)

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