May 2013 The 熊猫视频Council unanimously approved an Association Statement on Human Rights during its meeting on April 27, 2013. The 熊猫视频Statement on Human Rights codifies the Association’s commitment to ensuring the protection of all scholars and the freedom of persons to engage in and benefit from the free exchange of ideas.
In adopting the statement, 熊猫视频endorses the principles of the (UDHR), particularly Article 19, on the right to freedom of opinion and expression, and Article 26, on education as a human right. On the latter, the statement asserts, “As an Association dedicated to scientific inquiry to advance education and learning, 熊猫视频maintains that all individuals have a right to education whereby they may acquire the basic tools and capacities that enable them to lead healthy and productive lives.”
熊猫视频also endorses Articles 13 and 15 of the , which address the right to education and the right to enjoy the benefits of science and its applications, respectively.
Executive Director Felice J. Levine emphasized the importance of AERA’s issuing this statement. “Whether within our own borders or globally,” she said, “熊猫视频is strong in its support of education as a human right and of the right of all people to benefit from our science.”
The 熊猫视频Statement on Human Rights is part of the AERA’s ongoing work on human rights issues. The 熊猫视频Code of Ethics, approved by Council in 2011, addresses several issues in the 熊猫视频Human Rights Statement—harassment, avoiding harm, and the protection of vulnerable populations. In addition, 熊猫视频Council endorsed the AAAS Resolution on Free and Open Exchange in 2006. 熊猫视频is also a founding member of the and is a member of .