Harvard Faces Leadership Changes Amid Institutional and Student Support Challenges
Originally Published 25 days ago — by The Guardian
The ousting of Dr. Mary Bassett from Harvard's Center for Health and Human Rights highlights a crisis in institutional integrity and the conditional nature of universalist claims in human rights, global health, and academia, especially in the context of Palestine. Her removal, driven by political pressures and the suppression of critical discourse on Israeli policies, exposes how these institutions often prioritize power and reputation over genuine commitment to universal principles. The article argues for the importance of defending and expanding universal rights, even when they are challenged by powerful interests, and criticizes Harvard's capitulation as a betrayal of its ideals.
