Protection against discrimination and sexualized violence
TU Dortmund University sees itself as a gender-equitable, family-friendly, open, inclusive and anti-discriminatory university that sees the diversity of its members as a productive resource. It aims to prevent discrimination, disadvantage, abuse of power, harassment and sexualized violence and strives to create a fair, supportive and motivating working environment for both employees and students. TU Dortmund University values cooperation based on trust and respectful and appreciative interaction with one another. It is committed to ensuring that no person is disadvantaged within university life on the basis of gender, class or ethnicity, racial attribution, appearance, age, disability, impairment or illness, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion or ideology or family situation. TU Dortmund University promotes proactive anti-discrimination.
Contact persons at TU Dortmund University
In cases of sexualized violence in the context of studying, teaching and working at TU Dortmund University, you can get in touch with the following persons:
The SchuDS staff are available to all members and affiliates of TU Dortmund University.
Martina Stackelbeck
Phone: 0231 755-2610
E-Mail: martina.stackelbecktu-dortmundde
Section 13 of the AGG (in German) gives university employees the right to complain to the department if they feel that they have been discriminated by their employer, superiors, other employees or third parties for one of the reasons mentioned in connection with their employment relationship.
Are you an employee of TU Dortmund University and would like to report a case in which you feel you have been disadvantaged in the above sense? Please contact the TU Dortmund University Complaints Office:
Astrid Moysich-Lengowski
Phone: 0231 755-2122
E-mail: astrid.moysichtu-dortmundde
Further advice centers
Violence against women helpline
Phone: 116016
Available 365 days a year, around the clock and free of charge.
The violence against women helpline
Women's shelter and women's advice center Dortmund
Phone: 0231 52 10 08
Email: frauenfrauenberatungsstelle-dortmundde
Women's advice center in Dortmund
Further links, handouts and guidelines
Recommendations of the German Rectors' Conference (HRK)
- Power and responsibility - Recommendation of the 38th HRK General Assembly on 14.5.2024 (in German)
- Against sexualized discrimination and sexual harassment at universities - Recommendation of the 24th HRK General Assembly on 24.4.2018 (in German)
From the TU Dortmund University
- Code of honor for university sports staff and instructors (in German)
- Information page on the topic of "Sexualized violence" by the Equal Opportunities Officer of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences (in German)
Federal Conference of Women's and Equal Opportunities Officers at Universities (bukof):
- Online handout "Sexualized discrimination and violence at universities" (in German)
- "Policy paper on sexualized discrimination and violence at universities" (2022) (in German)
- "Discriminatory attacks in the university context - recommendations for action for university management" (2023, together with the working group of women's and gender research institutions at Berlin universities) (in German)
Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency:
- Online resources on the topic of "Sexual harassment in the workplace" (in German)
- "What to do about sexual harassment in the workplace? Guidelines for employees, employers and works councils (2021) (in German)
Further:
- Schiff, Anna (2018): "Ist doch ein Kompliment... Behauptungen und Fakten zu Sexismus." In: luxemburg argumente No. 9, 3rd edition, published by the Rosa Luxemburg Foundation. (in German)
- Feltes et al (2012): Gender-based Violence, Stalking and Fear of Crime. Länderbericht Deutschland. (in German)