Resources for IU Community Amid Conflict in the Middle East
Indiana University is committed to supporting all our students, including those directly or indirectly impacted by the conflict in Israel and Gaza. Through a commitment to foster a sense of belonging for all members of the university, we aim to create a welcoming learning environment with support and resources for all.
Key Resources
- Free Speech at IU
- Inclusive Campus Environment Toolkit
- Report a Bias Incident
- Report Discrimination and/or Harassment
- Protect IU
- Student Mental Health
- Workplace Mental Health
We respect freedom of speech and the right to debate complex issues. The university setting is built for engagement in civil discourse marked by empathy and respect while wrestling with the complexities and frictions inherent to a diverse global society. Violence, discrimination, or harassment will not be tolerated against anyone at Indiana University. We expect members of our university community to engage with civility and compassion on our campuses.
Indiana University stands firm in its commitment to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment for all students, faculty and staff. It is also deeply committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and fostering community for all. Consistent with these commitments and values, Indiana University strongly condemns any act of antisemitism or Islamophobia directed towards any member of the Indiana University community.
Antisemitism is defined by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) as “a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities.” The United Nations defines Islamophobia as “a fear, prejudice and hatred of Muslims that leads to provocation, hostility and intolerance by means of threatening, harassment, abuse, incitement and intimidation of Muslims and non-Muslims, both in the online and offline world. Motivated by institutional, ideological, political and religious hostility that transcends into structural and cultural racism, it targets the symbols and markers of being a Muslim.”