Islam week of the CAU Kiel: scandal about gender separation and anti -Semitism!

Islam week of the CAU Kiel: scandal about gender separation and anti -Semitism!

Kiel, Deutschland - The Islam week at the Christian Albrechts University Kiel (CAU), which took place from May 5th to 9th, is at the center of a massive scandal that has caused both public and political reactions. According to Exxpress.at , anti-Semitic incidents and offensive speeches were criticized. Again and again allegations of Islamist and misogynistic behavior sound like that the entire university group brought into explanation.

The incident was particularly tragic by the fact that men and women sat separately at events, with the men at the front and the women were placed at the back. Such measures met with considerable resistance and criticism from various social circles. Prime Minister Daniel Günther demanded immediate information and made it clear that such practices at universities should not have any place, such as ndr.de reported.

resignation of the board and internal investigations

As a result of the allegations that have occurred, the board of the Islamic University Group (IHG) announces that it can withdraw after a comprehensive review. This happened in the face of massive criticism, in particular about the participation of a speaker classified as Salafist. The Presidium of the CAU has now ordered the IHG to clarify the responsibilities and derive possible further steps.

Vice President Catherine Cleophas emphasized that the allegations do not correspond to the guiding principle of the CAU and that the university group will leave its recognition until the incidents are clarified. Therefore, no longer any room bookings or privileges are possible, such as Exxpress.at found.

anti -Semitism and gender separation

The incidents during the Islam week also included anti -Semitic stickers that were spotted on laptops by participants. Different reports are circulating about the exact content. According to Exxpress.at , a speaker has spoken in a controversial way about acts of violence against women and put this aspect into perspective with a Koran verse, which puts this aspect about violence against women in the context of Islam has thrown again.

The university group itself indicates that they have recognized the mistakes when choosing the speaker. Nevertheless, some pages have brought about that the IHG provided different seating options that the participants could choose. Official records show that there were ambiguities within the event that led to misunderstandings.

political reactions and next steps

The political reaction to the incidents in Kiel does not fail. The state parliament's education committee will deal with the topic on July 10th. The FDP parliamentary group calls for comprehensive clarifications. Prime Minister Günther and the Ministry of Science have a clear expectation of the CAU to ensure that such incidents do not occur.

The CAU is perceived as a place where anti -Semitic demonstrations took place in the past, in which Israel was accused of genocide. These events raise questions as to whether it is a unique event or a systematic problem within the institution. It remains to be seen which measures will take place in the coming weeks.