Palestinian voices are being systematically marginalised in Germany—in political debates, media coverage and at universities. Discriminatory narratives have become institutionally entrenched, restricting freedom of expression and democratic spaces. At the same time, the ICJ, ICC and UN have documented the illegality of the occupation and ongoing genocide in Gaza, raising urgent questions about the complicity of universities and corporations.
These two panels bring together expertise in psychology, lived experience and international law to ask: How has anti-Palestinian racism become normalised in Germany, and what responsibility do universities, institutions and civil society bear?
Panel 1 (3pm-5pm) Palestinians Speak: Experiences of Racism. A talk with Dr Yasmeen Daher, Rayan El-Haj-Mohammed
We bring together perspectives from Critical Race Theory, Psychology, and lived experience, and ask:
- How do discriminatory narratives emerge?
- How do they operate institutionally?
- And what does this mean for democracy and freedom of expression?
Panel 2 (6pm-8pm) International Law and Academic Complicity with Yasmin Khuder (lawyer, Amnesty International). Further speakers to be announced
German Universities maintain partnerships with Israeli institutions.
- What are the legal and ethical consequences?
- What responsibility do Universities bear?
- And what options for action do students and staff have?
Both panels will be held in English
There will be food and a fundraiser nearby at Cafeteria
Date: Friday, 27 March 2026
Place: Audiomax, TU Berlin, Straße des 17. June 135
Organised by Allgemeiner Studierendenausschuss TU (General Student Committee TU)
