Faikar Ahmad Zaidan
Universitas Indonesia

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Student Solidarity for Palestine in Indonesian Universities: Campus Activism, Academic Freedom, and Political Participation Faikar Ahmad Zaidan
Palestine Issues on Indonesian Society Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): February, 2026
Publisher : COLLEGIUM JUSTICIA INDONESIA

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Palestine has become an increasingly visible subject of student activism in Indonesian universities. Campus demonstrations, public discussions, fundraising campaigns, academic forums, and solidarity movements demonstrate the capacity of students to engage with international humanitarian and political issues. This article examines Palestine-related student activism in Indonesian higher education institutions. Using qualitative socio-legal analysis, the study investigates the relationship between student political participation, academic freedom, university regulations, and freedom of expression. The article argues that Palestine solidarity provides an important case for examining how Indonesian universities accommodate political expression concerning international conflicts. While universities have legitimate responsibilities to maintain campus order and academic standards, excessive restrictions on peaceful activism may undermine students' rights to political participation and expression. The study proposes a rights-based campus governance framework that protects peaceful demonstrations, academic discussions, fundraising activities, and student organizations while maintaining proportionate institutional safeguards. The article further examines the role of universities as spaces for humanitarian education and critical discussion. The study concludes that Palestine-related activism can strengthen civic participation among Indonesian students when universities provide an environment that allows political engagement, evidence-based debate, and peaceful collective action.