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AAAS Resolution:
Reaffirmation of Commitment to Protect Fundamental Rights of Scientists
Whereas scientists and scientific associations have recognized the United Nations 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which include "freedom of opinion and expression," "freedom of movement and residence within the borders of each state," "the right to leave any country…and to return," and "freedom of peaceful assembly and association"; and
Whereas governments have often infringed upon these freedoms and rights; and
Whereas the Declaration on the Protection of All Persons from Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, adopted by the UN General Assembly on 9 December 1975, is applicable to scientists who are imprisoned; and
Whereas scientists are frequently singled out for repression or harassment, and reports of physical and psychological abuse of some imprisoned scientists are convincing, therefore
Be it resolved that the American Association for the Advancement of Science reaffirm its commitment to protect the fundamental rights of scientists and to foster scientific and academic freedom, and
Be it further resolved that the AAAS continue its efforts to document and disseminate information on cases of persecuted scientists throughout the world, and to protest their physical or psychological abuse. [Adopted by the AAAS Council, May 28, 1984.]
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