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The latest news and updates from SAIH.
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SAIH's summer camp
Welcome to SAIH's summer camp in the heart of Nordmarka, 11th-14th. of June. Here, activists and members from all over the country gather for a weekend filled with swimming, thematic presentations, activism and lots of fun. Remember to sign up!
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Student activists under attack in Zimbabwe
SAIH has worked alongside Zimbabwe National Students Union (ZINASU) for decades in the struggle for the right to education and academic freedom. What we are now witnessing in Zimbabwe is not new, but it is serious, and it is escalating.
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Job vacancy: Protection Advisor in SAIH
SAIH is seeking a strategic and committed Protection Advisor to strengthen its work supporting students and academics at risk worldwide. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a global network of activists, institutions, and civil society actors, and to advance human rights at a time when both are increasingly under pressure.
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The Election Committee Recommends Re-election in SAIH
The Election Committee recommends the re-election of the President and Vice Presidents of SAIH for the 2026–2027 term. The committee points to experience, continuity, and the candidates’ overall competence.
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SAIH stands in solidarity with Iranian students
In this statement SAIH condemns the Iranian authorities’ brutal crackdown on peaceful protests and stands in solidarity with Iranian students who are risking their freedom and lives in the struggle for democracy, dignity, and human rights.
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The United States’ attack on Venezuela undermines international law
SAIH condemns the unlawful U.S. attack on Venezuela on January 3 and calls for immediate action from the international community.
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Winter gathering 2026
The best weekend in February is approaching – SAIHs Winter Gathering! Remember to sign up by January 25.
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Help strengthen protection for university student activism worldwide
SAIH is launching a new global study on how universities protect student activism. We invite you to share experiences, practices, and initiatives that help safeguard students’ rights to speak out and organize, so we can strengthen protection for student activists worldwide.
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SAIH expresses solidarity with students in Zambia
SAIH expresses its solidarity with the Zambia National Students Union (ZANASU) and the 74 students from Kapasa Makasa University who were arrested after a peaceful protest against new rules for the classification of degrees. The arrests represent a serious attack on students’ right to protest and on academic freedom.
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Join the Working Group for SAIH Conference 2026
Do you want to help shape SAIH’s biggest event of the year? We are looking for creative and committed students and academics who want to join the working group for SAIH Conference 2026! The conference is set for Fall 2026.
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Join SAIH’s Working Group on Decolonization
Are you a student, academic, or activist interested in decolonization? Join SAIH’s new working group and help shape how we approach this important issue—both within the organization and together with our partners.
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Call for applications: Youth exchange against anti-rights
SAIH is looking to recruit two early-career researchers, with a genuine interest in social justice to join a one-year international exchange project focused on countering anti-rights forces impacting historically marginalised communities in different contexts. Application deadline: 19 September.
