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

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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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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)

Counselling on racial discrimination
As part of the “AntiRaktiv” project of the umbrella organization of migrant organizations in Eastern Germany (DaMOst e.V.) the "MigraNetz" association of Thuringia offers multilingual, community-based counselling for people affected by racism. The counselling ist confidential on request. 

To arrange an individual consultation, please use the contact options by phone or e-mail.

Contact:
MigraNetz Thuringia
phone: 03643 87777 46
antiraktiv@migranetz-thueringen.org

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.

contact:

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  • Bernhard Becher, Ass. Jur., LLM-UEA
    Contact person for complaints against students, relatives and guests of the university, as well as against other third parties within the meaning of § 13 (1) AGG ( Complaints office according to AGG)
    +49 361 737-5091
  • Ass. iur. Christine Arnhold
    Contact person for complaints against employees (including supervisors or heads of department) ( Complaints office according to AGG)
    +49 361 737-5071

further information

External counseling in case of discrimination

Help in case of digital violence

  • counselling for scientists in the event of attacks and unfounded conflicts in research communication: SciComm Support
  • direct counselling and legal support in cases of digital violence: HateAid
  • counselling, support and assistance for victims of hate speech in Thuringia: elly