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Zionism is Racism Motion passed at University of Wales (Swansea)
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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