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CFOB is launching a new campaign directed at Canadian Univeristy Endowment Funds.

Our goal is for each Canadian University to adopt an ethical investing policy

Canadian Universities are unknowingly supporting the repressive military dictatorship in Burma (Myanmar) through indirect investments in Canadian and International companies, investments that are funded through their endowment funds.

Endowments are created when universities invest the contributions from individual donors. As the principle grows in value, the investment income is spent, creating a perpetual stream of revenue.

Part of these investments are made in Canadian and international companies that are directly working with the Burmese Junta (repressive government). These companies are providing much needed financial support to the Junta that allows them to continue committing horrifying human rights abuses.

Some of the companies that Canadian universities are investing in, include:

The Investment Board of Directors at each university is responsible for investing in companies that will provide the largest profit for the university. Should they also not be responsible for investing in a socially responsible manner?

By making the investment board aware of these human rights issues in Burma and requesting an ethical investing policy we can stop the repressive Burmese regime. 

Canadian Friends of Burma would like to help you join with human advocacy groups at universities across Canada. As students and supporters of democracy and human rights we can put pressure on school administrations and let them know that student funds should not be used to strengthen the Burmese dictatorship.

See also, information on Divestment...

See also, Are investments helping the Burmese people?

 

 


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