Policies for Protection Against Sexualized Discrimination and Violence
Sexualized discrimination and violence are not tolerated at the University of Bonn. Indeed discrimination of any kind has no place at the University of Bonn as a workplace (it should go without saying), where we cultivate an atmosphere of mutual respect and trust between all students, faculty, staff and visitors. In line with its governance role, the Rectorate takes responsibility for ensuring protection of the rights of the individual to personal freedom, dignity, and privacy; furthermore to pursue violations of these policies and to implement corresponding preventive measures.
This policy document was published on March 2, 2023 and outlines principles of conduct, procedures and potential responses with regard to cases of sexualized discrimination and violence. This document replaces the previous “University of Bonn Policies Addressing Sexual Harassment” dated December 20, 2011. All individuals falling within the scope of these policies are to sensitize regarding the need to ensure a non-discriminatory and non-violent campus, and are called upon to actively support these policy aims as students, faculty or staff members.
Recommended procedures for victims
If you have been affected by an incident of sexualised discrimination and/or violence yourself or have observed such incidents among others, you can contact the Gender Equality Office in confidence at any time.
Anti-Discrimination Office (complaints desk per the General Equality Act [AGG])
Employees, students and third parties who feel discriminated against can contact the Anti-Discrimination Office for information, advice and representation of their interests.
Central Gender Equality Commissioner
The University Gender Equality Commissioner provides initial consultations and is available to answer questions arising at any point in the consultation and complaint processes. Click here to report a case of discrimination directly to the Gender Equality Office (german).
Faculty Gender Equality Officers
The gender equality officers of the respective faculties also provide initial consultations.
In case of emergency
In case of acute emergencies, call Campus Security on +49 228 73-7444. Campus Security is available to help you around the clock, even on weekends.
In case of acute danger, you can also always contact the police on 110.
Contact
Anna Hollstegge
Dechenstraße 3-11
53115 Bonn