Harvard Law School is holding a referendum for students to vote from March 11 to March 13 on divesting from companies associated with Israel's military actions in Gaza, deemed violations of humanitarian law by the proposal. This follows Harvard's historical divestments in previous conflicts. Despite likely overwhelming support from students, Harvard President Alan Garber has opposed divestment, raising questions about the referendum's immediate impact. However, similar movements in the past suggest potential for future influence on officially sanctioned divestments.
The Harvard Law School Student Government has scheduled a student-wide vote in March on a referendum to divest from companies involved in Israel's war in Gaza.
The referendum...urges students to vote in favor of Harvard's divestment from companies 'aiding violations of international humanitarian law'...the referendum refers to [the conflict] as a genocide.
It is too early to evaluate the efficacy of the referendum. Even if the vote comes out overwhelmingly in favor of divestment, Harvard President Alan Garber has already voiced his refusal to divest from Israel.
The vote could influence a divestment at a later date, much like with fossil fuels.
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