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War in the Middle East: Counseling and support services for individuals affected
This page is intended for university members, prospective students, and guests of the University of Marburg who are affected by the war in the Middle East.
The wave of terrorist violence and brutality by Hamas that confronted the State of Israel on October 7, 2023 has brought great suffering to innocent people throughout the region. It was and is an attack on all individuals who stand for rapprochement and peaceful coexistence.
Our sympathy goes out to all individuals who have been affected by the consequences of the Hamas attack, who have lost their loved ones or who fear for them – all over the world and in Marburg. We act steadfastly and unambiguously against all forms of antisemitism at our university, on our campus, and in our city. All Jewish people should feel secure at our university. We take an equally clear stance against hostilities towards Palestinians and Muslims within our university community and help all university members who are in need of our help.
Counseling services
Note: If you are affected by antisemitic incidents at the university or have become aware of antisemitic incidents at the university, please contact our Office for Anti-Discrimination and Diversity. We will treat your information confidentially. Furthermore, the decision regarding how to proceed with the information you provide will remain in your hands. Additionally or alternatively, you can also contact the Research and Information Center on Antisemitism Hessen.
Office for Anti-Discrimination and Diversity
The Office for Anti-Discrimination and Diversity offers independent and confidential counseling and support for students and employees who have experienced discrimination and/or inequality at the University of Marburg. The office is also the university’s central point of contact for antisemitic incidents or other forms of group-related hostility, such as anti-Muslim discrimination. Contact: adis@uni-marburg.de
Research and Information Center on Antisemitism Hessen (RIAS Hessen)
If you have witnessed or been directly affected by an antisemitic incident, you can also contact the Research and Information Center on Antisemitism Hessen (RIAS Hessen). The information you provide will be treated confidentially. Contact: info@rias-hessen.de
OFEK e.V.
At the OFEK e.V. counseling center, individuals affected by antisemitism receive community-based counseling and support. Contact: kontakt@ofek-beratung.de
Antidiscrimination counseling in Hesse (ADiBe)
Those affected by anti-Muslim discrimination can contact ADiBe, the antidiscrimination counseling service in Hesse. Contact: kontakt@adibe-hessen.de
Soul Marburg e.V.
Soul Marburg e.V. offers psychosocial counseling for all individuals who have experienced discrimination in society and/or the healthcare system. Contact: info@soul-marburg.de
Psychotherapy Counseling Center for Students
If you are experiencing psychological stress, you can contact the Psychotherapy Counseling Center for Students (also anonymously). Depending on your personal situation, you will also receive recommendations for further assistance and treatment. Contact: pbs@uni-marburg.de
Departmental student advisory services
If you have any questions about your studies or issues with examinations or participation in your courses, please contact your department’s student advisory service.
International Office
The International Office provides counseling and support to all students and university members affected by the armed conflict in Israel, Gaza, and the region. Contact: incomings@uni-marburg.de
Further support centers
Telefonseelsorge Marburg, Telephone: 0800/1110111, Online-Seelsorge (chat or email)
Outpatient Psychotherapy Clinic of the Department of Psychology, Contact: pam@uni-marburg.de
Statements of the University of Marburg
The University of Marburg is a place of peaceful and free coexistence and stands for international diversity, plurality, openness, and mutual respect. The university is a space for academic discourse in which different perspectives are necessary and important.
Like other forms of group-related discrimination, antisemitism is not an academic perspective. Antisemitism is incompatible with the values of the university and has no place on or around campus.
- Joint Statement of the University and the City of Marburg; October 13, 2023 (German)
- Joint Statement of the University and the City of Marburg on Israel and Gaza; October 23, 2023 (German)
- Joint Statement of the State and Higher Education Institutions of Hesse; December 15, 2023 (German)