Sexu­al­ised dis­crim­in­a­tion and vi­ol­ence

A trusting, respectful and tolerant working and study atmosphere for all members of the University are important values and goals to which Paderborn University is committed. This claim excludes discrimination, bullying, stalking, sexual harassment and violence.

Paderborn University does not tolerate any form of sexualised discrimination and violence and takes measures to ensure a non-discriminatory and non-violent study and work atmosphere. This year, the policy for "Respectful Coexistence and Protection against Disadvantage, Discrimination, Sexualised Violence and Bullying" was therefore adopted at Paderborn University.

Against the background of the recommendation of the German Rectors' Conference against sexualised discrimination and sexual harassment at universities, a holistic protection concept against sexualised violence is currently being designed and implemented at Paderborn University.

As one measure of this concept, Paderborn University, in cooperation with the women's advice centre Lilith e. V., has institutionalised a counselling service for female students and employees in the event of sexualised discrimination and violence. As a low-threshold service, this counselling complements the complaints office in accordance with Section 13 of the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) at Paderborn University.

Coun­selling/con­tact points

Ad­vice on sexu­al­ised dis­crim­in­a­tion and vi­ol­ence

In cooperation with the women's advice centre Lilith e. V., professional consultation hours are offered for advice on sexualised discrimination and violence.

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Blossoming cherry tree in front of Paderborn University.

Com­plaints pro­ced­ure at Pader­born Uni­ver­sity

A two-stage counselling and complaints procedure has been introduced at Paderborn University. Possible steps are confidential counselling (non-formal procedure) by one of the contact points at Paderborn University and a formal complaint (formal procedure) to the complaints office of the UPB in accordance with §13 AGG.

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People at the main entrance of Paderborn University.

Con­tact points at Pader­born Uni­ver­sity and in the re­gion

Various contact points at Paderborn University and in the region offer support in cases of sexualised discrimination and violence.

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Safety on cam­pus

Women can take advantage of special services during the night and at weekends:

An­onym­ous forensics

Have your tracks se­cured!

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In­form­a­tion and pub­lic­a­tions