Statement on “Cessation of War against Ukraine" by North American Taiwanese Professors' Association (NATPA)
北美洲臺灣人教授協會聲援俄羅斯學者
「停止對烏克蘭之戰爭行為聲明」
Following the violations of international law and acts of intense aggression by Russian troops against the Ukrainian people, 664 Russian scholars and journalists swiftly thereafter issued a joint statement calling for an end to the war and condemning the Kremlin's actions. These Russian intellects showcased an upholding of academic and moral conscience in the face of potential persecution by Putin's regime. The North American Taiwanese Professors' Association believes long-time Taiwanese proverbs: "virtue is never solitary; it always has neighbors" and hereby issues a statement of sincere support for our courageous Russian colleagues. Evidently, NATPA also calls on the Putin regime to immediately stop this unjust war of aggression against Ukraine.
Regardless of national boundaries, scholars are committed to the pursuit of truth in the name of the common good, while practicing compassion and justice. However, under autocratic regimes, these values cannot always be realized under the threats posed by these systems. Many Taiwanese American scholars have had firsthand experience with the Kuomintang (Chinese Nationalist Party) regime in Taiwan decades ago while participating in the democratic movement's fight for human rights. In recent years, we have witnessed the oppression of intellectuals by the Chinese Communist Party in Hong Kong and China. We thus deeply respect and honor the wisdom and courage of the Russian scholars to risk protest and opposition under tyranny.
We would like to call on conscientious scholars and colleagues all over the world to stand up and support our brave Russian colleagues in academia and speak up for justice and peace. While we may have had brief encounters in the international conferences, we do not know these Russian scholars personally; nonetheless, we are upholding their cause. The group has lit a candle of principle and justice in this dark hour of Russian history and human civilization. Even if it is frail, it bears witness that truth will triumph over evil, and the light will eventually overcome darkness.
In Solidarity,
North American Taiwanese Professors' Association
普丁當局違反國際法，發動對烏克蘭侵略的暴行後，664位俄羅斯學者與新聞工作者迅速發表聲明，呼籲停止對烏克蘭之戰爭，並譴責克里姆林宮當道挑起戰禍，其秉持知識份子良心，不畏迫害，為黎民眾生進忠言，本會深感德不孤必有鄰，特發表聲明支持可佩的俄羅斯吾輩同仁們：你們並不寂寞！與此同時，本會也呼籲普丁當局，立即停止侵略烏克蘭的這場不公義的戰爭。
學者無論國界均在於追求真理，以期行公義好憐憫，實現真善美於人間。然而也為此常因言賈禍，特別是在獨裁專制政權之下，甚至家破人亡。北美洲臺灣人教授協會許多會員早期曾參與民主運動，爭取人權。也因此經歷獨裁專政的政府在戒嚴體制下的長期迫害，這都不亞於中國共產黨政權當前對爭取民主，人權知識份子的迫害。我們對這664俄羅斯知識份子在專制鐵蹄之下，冒險說出實話的勇氣，自深感戚戚焉，更由衷佩服!
我們要呼籲全世界有良知的學者同仁們，站出來聲援我們在學術界勇敢為公理正義發聲的俄羅斯同儕！雖然我們與這些連署的學者大部分素昧平生，各處一方，有些可能只是在學術會議中匆匆見面，點頭之交。但深深祝福他們，在俄羅斯歷史最黑暗的時候，點燃一縷良知燭光，即使再微弱，也會見證真理勝過邪惡，光明終將克服黑暗。
北美洲臺灣人教授協會 敬啟
Statement on “Cessation of War against Ukraine" by North American Taiwanese Professors' Association (NATPA)
北美洲臺灣人教授協會聲援俄羅斯學者
「停止對烏克蘭之戰爭行為聲明」
Following the violations of international law and acts of intense aggression by Russian troops against the Ukrainian people, 664 Russian scholars and journalists swiftly thereafter issued a joint statement calling for an end to the war and condemning the Kremlin's actions. These Russian intellects showcased an upholding of academic and moral conscience in the face of potential persecution by Putin's regime. The North American Taiwanese Professors' Association believes long-time Taiwanese proverbs: "virtue is never solitary; it always has neighbors" and hereby issues a statement of sincere support for our courageous Russian colleagues. Evidently, NATPA also calls on the Putin regime to immediately stop this unjust war of aggression against Ukraine.
Regardless of national boundaries, scholars are committed to the pursuit of truth in the name of the common good, while practicing compassion and justice. However, under autocratic regimes, these values cannot always be realized under the threats posed by these systems. Many Taiwanese American scholars have had firsthand experience with the Kuomintang (Chinese Nationalist Party) regime in Taiwan decades ago while participating in the democratic movement's fight for human rights. In recent years, we have witnessed the oppression of intellectuals by the Chinese Communist Party in Hong Kong and China. We thus deeply respect and honor the wisdom and courage of the Russian scholars to risk protest and opposition under tyranny.
We would like to call on conscientious scholars and colleagues all over the world to stand up and support our brave Russian colleagues in academia and speak up for justice and peace. While we may have had brief encounters in the international conferences, we do not know these Russian scholars personally; nonetheless, we are upholding their cause. The group has lit a candle of principle and justice in this dark hour of Russian history and human civilization. Even if it is frail, it bears witness that truth will triumph over evil, and the light will eventually overcome darkness.
In Solidarity,
North American Taiwanese Professors' Association
普丁當局違反國際法，發動對烏克蘭侵略的暴行後，664位俄羅斯學者與新聞工作者迅速發表聲明，呼籲停止對烏克蘭之戰爭，並譴責克里姆林宮當道挑起戰禍，其秉持知識份子良心，不畏迫害，為黎民眾生進忠言，本會深感德不孤必有鄰，特發表聲明支持可佩的俄羅斯吾輩同仁們：你們並不寂寞！與此同時，本會也呼籲普丁當局，立即停止侵略烏克蘭的這場不公義的戰爭。
學者無論國界均在於追求真理，以期行公義好憐憫，實現真善美於人間。然而也為此常因言賈禍，特別是在獨裁專制政權之下，甚至家破人亡。北美洲臺灣人教授協會許多會員早期曾參與民主運動，爭取人權。也因此經歷獨裁專政的政府在戒嚴體制下的長期迫害，這都不亞於中國共產黨政權當前對爭取民主，人權知識份子的迫害。我們對這664俄羅斯知識份子在專制鐵蹄之下，冒險說出實話的勇氣，自深感戚戚焉，更由衷佩服!
我們要呼籲全世界有良知的學者同仁們，站出來聲援我們在學術界勇敢為公理正義發聲的俄羅斯同儕！雖然我們與這些連署的學者大部分素昧平生，各處一方，有些可能只是在學術會議中匆匆見面，點頭之交。但深深祝福他們，在俄羅斯歷史最黑暗的時候，點燃一縷良知燭光，即使再微弱，也會見證真理勝過邪惡，光明終將克服黑暗。
北美洲臺灣人教授協會 敬啟
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