Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment in the workplace is prohibited by law in Germany!
Are you experiencing uncomfortable situations and unsure whether they are sexual harassment? Or have you witnessed something?
- Intrusive, uncomfortable stares, whistling after someone
- Inappropriate terms of endearment (e.g., “honey,” “sweetie,” etc.)
- inappropriate invitations (e.g., “Why don’t we discuss this at my place after work…”)
- unwanted physical contact (starting as simple as a hand on the shoulder)
You can contact us confidentially at any time: gleichstellungsgremium(at)gsi.de
What do we do when you contact us?
- We provide a safe space.
- We treat our conversations confidentially.
- As a matter of principle, we do not act without your authorization; this means that nothing will be disclosed and no action will be taken unless we receive your explicit instruction to do so.
- We listen without judgment. We are not neutral; rather, we stand with the person involved.
- We highlight possible options and offer help and support for the next steps.
What is sexual harassment?
Contact and further contact points
Contacts at GSI
- If you’d like to get in touch with us, please email to gleichstellungsgremium(at)gsi.de or contact one of us directly. The list of board members is available internally at: Gremium
- If you need guidance or assistance on campus, the reception desk can be contacted 24 hours a day via 2210. In urgent emergencies, you can also call 3333.
- You can find further points of contact here: Contact points
Further free support services
- The pro familia Darmstadt emergency helpline – telephone 06151/45511 is available during the advice centre’s opening hours. You will be given a prompt appointment for a counselling session.
- The nationwide helpline "Gewalt gegen Frauen" (Violence against Women) 116 016 (hilfetelefon.de) is available round the clock, free of charge and anonymously.
- An overview of the first steps to take and options available following a rape: hilfe-nach-sexueller-gewalt-darmstadt.de
