The ÖH at the University of Salzburg is calling for solidarity with the civilian population in Gaza through a postcard campaign addressed to the Foreign Ministry.
In an open letter to Foreign Minister Mag. Dr. Meinl-Reisinger, which can be signed as a printed postcard, we demand:
- the review and suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement,
- the recognition of international aid organizations as a voice in foreign policy,
- support for an EU-wide arms embargo against Israel,
- Targeted sanctions as long as humanitarian aid is hindered,
- recognition of the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
These demands are based on the fundamental European values of human dignity, freedom, and the upholding of human rights.
All universities in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed. This resulted not only in the destruction of buildings but also in the severing of educational paths and the obliteration of scientific networks. As part of the global scientific community, we view it as our duty to stand up for the protection of education and human rights. Especially in times of crisis, a clear stance is required—in favor of peace, international law, and the protection of the civilian population and educational infrastructure. Anti-Muslim racism and antisemitism have no place at our university or anywhere else. We firmly oppose all forms of discrimination.
Students at the University of Salzburg are cordially invited to participate in the initiative. The postcards can be picked up, signed on-site, and handed back in at the ÖH office (Universitätsplatz 7, 5020 Salzburg) every Wednesday between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. from July to August. We will take care of the shipping.
Solltest du selbst Diskriminierung erfahren, kannst du dich an folgende Stellen wenden:
- Psychologische Studierendenberatung
- Arbeitskreis für Gleichbehandlungsfragen der Universität Salzburg
- Antidiskriminierungsstelle Salzburg
- Gleichbehandlungsstelle des Landes Salzburg
- Telefonseelsorge Österreich
- Helpline des BÖP - Psychologische Behandlung
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Postcard Campaign: For Humanity, Education, and Peace in Gaza
The ÖH University of Salzburg calls on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to show solidarity with the civilian population in Gaza through a postcard campaign.
In an open letter to Minister Mag. Dr. Meinl-Reisinger, which can be signed as a printed postcard, we demand:
- the review and suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement,
- the recognition of international aid organizations as a voice in foreign policy,
- support for an EU-wide arms embargo against Israel,
- targeted sanctions as long as humanitarian aid is obstructed,
- the recognition of the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court.
The full text of the postcard can be accessed here.
All universities in the Gaza Strip have been destroyed. Not only buildings were wiped out, but also educational paths were cut off and scientific networks erased. As part of the global academic community, we see it as our responsibility to stand up for the protection of education and human rights.
Especially in times of crisis, a clear stance is needed - for peace, international law, and the protection of civilians and educational infrastructure.Anti-Muslim racism and anti-Semitism have no place at our university or beyond. We firmly oppose all forms of discrimination.
Set your own sign. For education. For human rights. For life.
Students of the University of Salzburg are warmly invited to participate. Postcards can be picked up, signed on site, and returned every Wednesday from July to August between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the ÖH office (Universitätsplatz 7, 5020 Salzburg). We will take care of the shipping.
- Psychologische Studierendenberatung
- Arbeitskreis für Gleichbehandlungsfragen der Universität Salzburg
- Antidiskriminierungsstelle Salzburg
- Gleichbehandlungsstelle des Landes Salzburg
- Telefonseelsorge Österreich
- Helpline des BÖP - Psychologische Behandlung
