Racialism
In accordance with the Principles of Co-operation adopted by the 9th International Student Conference, it is noted that
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racialism is a discriminatory practice arising out of an attitude of mind, founded on prejudicial ideas of the inequality of men; |
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racialism in any of its manifestations is an irrational and degrading phenomenon afflicting mankind, particularly at the present time; |
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the political, economic, social and educational development of territories under colonialist domination is severely restricted by both overt and disguised racialism; |
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the tyranny of racialism, wherever it exists, denies equality of opportunity, limits the availability of education, undermines human rights, and obstructs the progress of civilisation. |
Accordingly, the 9th International Student Conference:
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rejects energetically the myth of inherent superiority or inferiority of any ethnic group of humanity; |
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condemns racialism in all Its forms and in particular the denial of fundamental, political, social, economic and educational rights on the grounds of race; |
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declares its unqualified support to all students and peoples engaged in the fight against racialism. |
—published at the request of the New Zealand Universities' Students' Association.