Help in case of discrimination, harassment and violence

At the University of Erfurt, the personality of each individual, respect for each person and consideration for their dignity are of central importance. For this reason, no person may be discriminated against within university life at the University of Erfurt on the basis of their gender, ethnic or social origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity, religion, ideology or political views. Behaviour which respects the personality of others is valued. Behaviour that injures others is to be avoided.

Advice and support

[Translate to English:] Fragezeichen

Persons affected, involved or witnesses can turn to the Equal Opportunity Officer in the event of discrimination, (sexual) harassment and/or violence. In particular, the Diversity Officer is also available as a contact person for the concerns of students with disabilities, psychological or chronic illnesses. These contact points offer confidential support and advise in person or by telephone on protection and action options, including how to make a formal complaint.

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for International Students

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for MPP Students

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In addition, you may also contact the following bodies at any time:

Student advice and counselling| Complaints office, according to § 8 Ri-AGG-UE|International Office| Staff council| Anti-Discriminatione office (Student council)as well as the respective deans, deans of studies, superiors and persons with duty of care (e.g. all lecturers)

 

Formal complaint

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Persons who feel discriminated against or harassed or who have experienced violence within the scope of application of the General Equal Treatment Act and/or the Directive on Protection against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence (Ri-AGG-UE) have the right to complain to one of the University's complaint offices. The complaint offices are Department 1: Registrar's Office and the Legal Department. Complaints can be submitted informally in writing or put on record. The complaint will first be examined within the university and will of course be treated confidentially. Finally, those affected receive feedback on the result of the examination.

To ensure that a formal complaint can be processed effectively, we strongly recommend you contact one of the support offices on campus (see above) before you file a formal complaint.

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More information

Information flyer of the Equal Opportunity Office of the University of Erfurt
Directive on protection against dicrimination, harassment and violence (in German only)
General Equal Treatment Act (German)
About the General Equal Treatment Act (English)
Help telephone "Violence against women" (nationwide counseling service, offered in 18 languages)
Germany-wide Women's Refuge Search (multilingual)
 

External counseling in case of discrimination

Help in case of digital violence

  • Beratung für Wissenschaftler*innen bei Angriffen und unsachlichen Konflikten in der Wissenschaftskommunikation: SciComm Support
  • direct counselling and legal support in cases of digital violence: HateAid
  • Beratung, Begleitung und Unterstützung Betroffener von Hatespeech in Thüringen: elly