Participants at Heidelberg University Antidiscrimination Stakeholders
Ensuring antidiscrimination is the responsibility of the everyone at Heidelberg University.
In various constellations, members of the university work for the practical, long-term preservation of fairness and mutual respect.
You will find support for your concerns through confidential counselling options, but also through official channels with your complaint. We always recommend a confidential conversation to be well informed, prepared and able to take the next steps in accordance with your wishes.
Stakeholder on neutral or official channels
Equal Opportunity Commissioner (confidential)
The Equal Opportunities Commissioner and her deputy are committed to equal opportunities for women as part of their legal mandate. Due to intersectionality, the area of responsibility of equal opportunities work at the university includes confidential advice for FLINTA* in academia with related misconduct (e.g. harassment, stalking and discrimination).
Rectorate Commission for Fair Conduct
The Rectorate Commission for Fair Conduct is convened in its diverse composition to deal with complex problem cases (bullying, stalking, discrimination and sexual harassment). Cases can be submitted by Departments 1, 2 and 5, the Central Contact Point, the Senate and the Rector with the consent of the persons concerned. The Rectorate Commission decides on a possible clarification in the Arbitration Commission and can convene it for this purpose.
Arbitration Commission for Conflicts and Misconduct
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The Arbitration Commission for Conflicts and Misconduct is an independent ombudsman's office and investigative commission that is appointed by the Rectorate's Commission for Fair Conduct from a pool of members on a case-by-case basis with impartial persons in complex and contentious problem cases. Its tasks include clearing, advising, developing solutions, preparing a report and making recommendations to the Rectorate.
Committee on Discipline
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The Committee on Discipline is set up to regulate violations of regulations committed by students against members of the University in accordance with § 62 a (1) LHG. The statutes on disciplinary measures provide information on the composition of the committee, its procedures and possible measures at Heidelberg University.
General Equal Treatment Act - Complaints Offices (AGG- Beschwerdestelle)
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According to § 4 a (4) of the State Higher Education Act (LHG), members of the university have the right to file an official complaint with the responsible offices if they feel they have been discriminated against on the basis of a characteristic under § 1 of the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG). The offices receive written complaints, examine the facts of the case and hear other parties involved. Subsequently, measures may also be initiated via other collectives.