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UPSU supporting the UN call for a ceasefire in Palestine

UPSU needs to do the right thing and condemn the mass killing of civilians in Palestine and call for a ceasefire.

Petition submitted by on May 29, 2024

This petition is in the Passed State

This petition has been passed and will be actioned ASAP.

How Will This Idea Benefit Students?

How Can The Union Achieve This?

- By making a statement supporting a ceasefire

Petition Updates

Petition complete!

Jul 10, 2024

Please see the link below for a statement from your Elected Officer team on behalf of the Union regarding this petition:
https://upsu.net/post/389RG/the-ongoing-conflict-in-gaza-israel-support-for-students-and-statement-from-the-union
* This statement is available on the UPSU website under the title: 'The ongoing conflict in Gaza & Israel - Support for students and statement from the Union' *
This petition has passed - pending leadership review

Jun 13, 2024

The Democracy and Campaigns Officer has been tasked to pick up this action. UPSU is to write a statement calling for a ceasefire within the neutrality guidelines listed via the Monitor Guidance and Charity Commision Guidelines. To be brought to leadership.
Petition in review

Jun 4, 2024

This petition will now be reviewed at the next Student Council. You can find the date on the Meetings section of the HYS platform.
Petition needs Backers to Continue

May 29, 2024

This petition needs 15 student backers by 17:46 26th Jun 2024 to proceed.

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