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. The hand signal was introduced by the "Canadian Women's Foundation" as a silent call for help in video calls.
It enables people threatened by violence to silently call for help. In cooperation with the women's advice centre Lilith e.
A two-stage counselling and complaints procedure has been introduced at Paderborn University. Various contact points at Paderborn University and in the region offer support in cases of sexualised discrimination and violence.
