Universität Leipzig: EsGehtUnsAn

Sexualised Discrimination

Sexuality, power or flirtation? Learn why it is important to address sexualised discrimination and violence. What is allowed, what is not and what are related problems and limits in work and study environments?

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What is sexualised discrimination and violence?

Definition, demarcation and forms of sexualised discrimination and violence.

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Flirtation or assault?

Where are the boundaries, what is allowed and what is not?

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Sexual discrimination and violence in the workplace

More on the problem in the workplace and how to protect yourself.

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Sexual discrimination and violence among students

More on the problem for students and how to protect yourself.

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Flyers and poster

Material with information on support services.

Easily explained: sexualised discrimination and violence

In a nutshell: Sexual discrimination and violence

Sexuality, power or flirtation? Learn why it is important to address sexualised discrimination and violence. What is allowed, what is not and what are related problems and boundaries in work and study environments? The video has subtitles that you can have translated automatically in the video navigation.

Milestones before #MeToo

In the 1960s, the term sexual harassment was hardly known in the US. Women simply did not have the words to describe their experiences. Due to this lack of a definition, bosses and perpetrators were also hardly aware of any fault.

Prevention & Support

How can I support those affected? Learn more about possible measures that executives and lecturers can take and where those seeking help can find support.

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Support Services and Ways to Help Youself

Tips on self-protection and dealing with sexualised discrimination and violence, points of contact and formal complaint.

Allyship – Supporting those affected

How can I support those affected in the best possible way?

Senior staff

Information about prevention and protecting your colleagues.

Lecturers

Information notices can help protect students.

Flyers and poster

Material with information on support services.

Miriam Grünz, Koordinierungsstelle Chancengleichheit Sachsen

#EsGehtUnsAn Photo campaign

Miriam Grünz, an employee of the Equal Opportunity Coordination Office in Saxony, takes a clear stand. Many other university members and staff took part in the photo campaign as part of the #esgehtunsan theme week in May 2021. We would like to say thank you for that!

Fotokampagne

enlarge the image: Staatsministerin der Justiz und für Demokratie, Europa und Gleichstellung Katja Meier. Schirmherrin der Aktionswoche #EsGehtUnsAn. — Staatsministerin der Justiz und für Demokratie, Europa und Gleichstellung Katja Meier. Schirmherrin der Aktionswoche #EsGehtUnsAn.

Photo campaign

Join in now! Become part of our university-wide photo campaign to send a joint signal against sexualised discrimination and violence. Print out the logo in A4 or A3 format. Hold it up alone or together, have a photo taken and email it including consent form(s) for publication. The photos will be published in a gallery on the information portal on the internet. Share your photo on your social networks under #EsGehtUnsAn. Join in, because together we achieve more!

Access to the consent form only works if you currently have access to the Leipzig University intranet.

LOGOS PHOTO CAMPAIGN

Consent Form