Objective: To persuade universities that have awarded honorary degrees to Sheikh Hasina to revoke these honors due to her controversial actions, thereby undermining her moral standing.

Main Issue: Sheikh Hasina’s actions have raised significant ethical concerns. We aim to have universities withdraw her honorary degrees to signal a commitment to upholding moral and ethical standards.

Universities to Target:

1. Boston University, USA
2. Waseda University, Japan
3. University of Abertay Dundee, UK
4. Visva-Bharati University, India
5. Australian National University, Australia
6. Dhaka University, Bangladesh
7. Catholic University of Brussels, Belgium
8. Bridgeport University, USA

Actionable Steps:

1. Draft and Send Formal Letters:
   • Purpose: Inform university heads of the ethical concerns surrounding Sheikh Hasina’s actions.
   • Content: Highlight the specific actions of Sheikh Hasina that conflict with the values of the academic institution. Request the withdrawal of the honorary degree.
   • Execution:
     • Write a letter or you may use the standard template.

     Request for Revocation of Honorary Degree Awarded to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina

     • Personalize each letter with specific details related to the university and its values.
     • Compile contact information for relevant university heads and administrators.
     • Send the letters via email and postal mail to ensure receipt.
2. Engage Media and Public:
   • Purpose: Apply public pressure on universities to act by raising awareness through media.
   • Content: Share the ethical concerns and the campaign’s objectives.
   • Execution:
     • Prepare a press release summarizing the campaign and its goals.
     • Distribute the press release to key media outlets and academic publications.
     • Use social media to disseminate the message, tagging relevant universities and using appropriate hashtags.
3. Launch an Online Petition:
   • Purpose: Gather public support and demonstrate widespread demand for the revocation of the honorary degrees.
   • Content: Outline the reasons for the campaign and call for action.
   • Execution:
     • Create a petition on platforms like Change.org.
     • Share the petition widely through social media, email campaigns, and partner organizations.
     • Encourage supporters to sign and share the petition to amplify its reach.

Timeline:

• Week 1: Draft letters, compile university contacts, and send initial outreach.
• Week 2: Prepare and distribute press releases, and initiate media engagement.
• Week 3: Launch the online petition and begin gathering signatures.
• Ongoing: Monitor responses, follow up, and maintain public pressure through continuous engagement.

By focusing on these actionable steps, the campaign aims to achieve the revocation of Sheikh Hasina’s honorary degrees, thereby addressing the main issue in a structured and efficient manner.