We stand in solidarity with all people
The University of Jena is committed to universal values such as democracy, diversity, justice and human rights.
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Members of Friedrich Schiller University have sent the Uiversity management an open letter "Sterben in Gaza. Für eine Stellungnahme der Friedrich-Schiller-UniversitätExternal link" ("Dying in Gaza. In favour of a statement from Friedrich Schiller University"), which is supported by around 300 named or anonymous signatories. The letter calls on the current Executive Board to take a position on the war in Israel and Gaza.
The Executive Board understands the signing of this open letter as a desire for justice and peace and at the same time perceives the polarization and tension reflected in the various political statements written or signed by members of the University in recent months. The Executive Board recognizes the complexity of the conflict and is aware that the conflict has a profound impact on people's lives, especially in the affected regions. Our solidarity goes out to all people suffering from unjust treatment, violence, war or terror, regardless of their nationality or ethnicity, gender or religion.
Friedrich Schiller University Jena sees itself as a social actor that is committed to universal values such as democracy, diversity, justice and human rights on the basis of its mission statement. These values are incompatible with any form of discrimination, be it based on origin, religion, belief, gender, sexual orientation or other characteristics. Group-based misanthropy – for example in the form of racism, antisemitism, hostility towards Muslims, antiziganism, queerophobia and all forms of hatred and hate speech – contradicts our self-image as an open, respectful and diverse community.
We endeavour to use our academic and research collaborations to promote understanding and solutions to long-standing conflicts. At the same time, we encourage our academics, students and staff to engage with these issues through research, teaching and discussion and to contribute to reconciliation and peace.
Students and staff who need support can find various consultation services and contact points at the University: Protection from discrimination.