Amnesty International (AI) is a towering force among human rights organizations. As of 2023, its global expenditure exceeded $435 million. It documents human rights conditions across 155 countries and claims to be a global movement of over 10 million supporters. It has reported extensively on human rights abuses, but its...
No Contradiction: Protecting Jewish Students Is Defending Democracy
There is no contradiction between democratic values and protecting Jewish students. On the contrary, true academic freedom demands viewpoint diversity and a fearless commitment to the quest for truth—not ideological conformity that normalizes antisemitic rhetoric and excuses violence. Attempts to frame federal scrutiny of hostile campus environments as an attack on democracy ignore...
CAMERA on Campus Launches 5th Annual ‘Apartheid Week Exposed’ Campaign to Counter Misinformation and Rising Antisemitism on College Campuses
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CAMERA on Campus Launches 5th Annual ‘Apartheid Week Exposed’ Campaign to Counter Misinformation and Rising Antisemitism on College Campuses Boston, MA – In response to the growing wave of antisemitism and misinformation targeting Jewish and pro-Israel students, CAMERA on Campus proudly announces the launch of its fifth...
CAMERA on Campus Condemns Hostile Environment for Jewish Students at Concordia University
CAMERA on Campus is deeply concerned about the events that transpired at Concordia University’s Student Government Meeting on January 29, where a BDS referendum was passed under troubling and undemocratic circumstances. Reports from Jewish students indicate that the meeting was overrun with nearly 1,000 attendees, significantly exceeding its expected capacity...
My College’s Efforts to ‘Humanize Palestine’ Only Led to Anti-Israel Propaganda
Last October, the University of Iowa student-led Middle East and North African Students Association (MENASA) collaborated with Iowans for Palestine (IFP) and Eastern Iowa Jewish Voice for Peace (EIJVP) to host a panel called “Humanizing Palestine.” Although the event was promoted to “combat dehumanizing rhetoric surrounding Palestine,” the speakers presented...
The Perils of BDS at Bate’s College
At Bates College, we pride ourselves on cultivating critical thinkers equipped to tackle the world’s challenges, and to help humanity. Yet, the local chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) seems determined to undermine these principles by championing the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement against Israel. BDS...
CAMERA on Campus on the Release of Three Israeli Hostages
CAMERA on Campus joins the global community in expressing profound relief and joy at the release of a few Israeli hostages: Romi Gonen, 24, Doron Steinbrecher, 31, and Emily Damari, 28, who endured 471 terrifying days of captivity under Hamas. Their survival is a testament to the resilience of the...
Honoring The Legacy Of Olga Meshoe Washington
It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we, the CAMERA on Campus team, mourn the sudden passing of Olga Meshoe Washington. Olga was not just a leader; she was a beacon of courage, conviction, and unwavering support for Israel. As a fearless advocate, Olga inspired countless individuals through...
