The deaths of innocent Palestinian and Israeli civilians are extremely distressing for our students and the whole college community.
Homerton shares a desire for the bloodshed to end and a lasting peace to take root. We want the killing to stop.
We believe in peace, justice and respect for all, irrespective of faith, race or nationality.
Homerton has a zero-tolerance of racism in all its forms, including antisemitism and Islamophobia, and we support constructive conversations about the issues that gave rise to this conflict.
At Homerton, we are strongly committed to supporting our people at all times. It is more important than ever that we draw together as a community and support each other at this difficult time.
College officers have spent time with students from the most directly affected communities to hear how we can support them.
We have published a range of resources on our website for those who are seeking support, including reporting; relevant student societies; and other support resources.
Homerton is a home to many of our students as well as a place of learning, and we will continue to stand against racism in all its forms.
Sources of Support
Homerton Wellbeing Team
Email wellbeing@homerton.cam.ac.uk or visit www.homerton.cam.ac.uk/studnet-health-and-wellbeing
HUS JCR
Contact the welfare officers on email HUS-welfare@homerton.cam.ac.uk or visit www.hus-jcr.co.uk
MCR
Contact the welfare officers on email MCR-welfare@homerton.cam.ac.uk or visit https://homerton-mcr.co.uk
Cambridge University Jewish Society
@cambridgejsoc on Instagram or email presidents.cujs@gmail.com
Cambridge University Palestinian Society
@cambridgepalsoc on Instagram or email cambridgepalsoc@gmail.com
Cambridge University Islamic Society
See the CU Islamic Society website
To report an anti-Muslim incident, visit Tell Mama: tellmamauk.org (always call 999 in an emergency)
Cambridge University Jewish Chaplaincy
Call, text or WhatsApp Ben on 07916139974 or email ben@mychaplaincy.co.uk
Call, text or WhatsApp Atira on 07783367703 or email atira@mychaplaincy.co.uk
Union of Jewish Students
Welfare Hotline: 020 7424 3288
Website: www.ujs.org.uk
To report an antisemitic incident, visit CST: cst.org.uk/report-incident (always call 999 in an emergency)
Chabad of Cambridge
See the Chabad of Cambridge's website
Rabbi Leuven Leigh: rl324@cam.ac.uk
Cambridge Christian Graduate Society
Visit http://cucgs.soc.srcf.net
Fisher House CU Catholic Chaplaincy
Homerton College rep – Lorenzo Bennett, email lb913@cam.ac.uk
In addition to the links above and support from the collegiate University, charities and the NHS offer services:
- Samaritans is an independent listening service – always available 24/7 by telephone or online chat
- The NHS Mental Health Helpline is open 24/7 for people who need mental healthcare, if their situation is not life-threatening.
