Advice and complaints in cases of discrimination, sexual harassment or abuse of power at the University of Tübingen
Are you experiencing discrimination? Do you feel disadvantaged or harassed? Do you need help?
We are here to provide you with professional assistance, offering expert advice and support in all cases of discrimination, abuse of power, sexual harassment, and any form of violence or stalking.
A complaint triggers a clarification procedure that is subject to various legal regulations. So it’s best if you contact us at the Central Anti-discrimination Counseling Office to find out how the complaints procedure works:
Discrimination, harassment, or abuse of power that hinders your full participation at the University of Tübingen may be complex or take many forms. Consultation is particularly important when the causes are not immediately apparent and the options available to you or the consequences seem unclear. We offer fully confidential and supportive advice.
If you wish to file an official complaint, this may result in, for example, legal proceedings under labor, disciplinary, or criminal law, which may continue even if you decide not to pursue the matter at a later date.
1. Confidential consultation at the University
Our Central Anti-discrimination Counseling Office for issues related to sexual harassment provides advice on the basis of § 4a LHG (state law regulating universities) and, in this function, does not answer to anyone else or to the University; it is bound only to follow the law. All contact persons listed here are duty-bound under § 12 (4) sentence 1.3 LHG to provide fully confidential counseling. The duty to maintain confidentiality applies even in respect of other parts of the University.
Would you like to file a complaint and take legal action? If you are unsure which office is the right one for your case, or if you would like to discuss your case confidentially first, please contact our independent Anti-discrimination Counseling Office to find out about the options.
Complaints offices for cases of discrimination, sexual violence, or abuse of power
Making an official complaint
If you would like to report a case of discrimination, sexual violence, or abuse of power, please send a description of the situation or make an inquiry via the following email address: diskriminierungsbeschwerdespam prevention@uni-tuebingen.de.
We will initiate all necessary legal proceedings and examine the case for its legality under the AGG (General Act on Equal Treatment), and the disciplinary or regulatory proceedings under § 62a LHG. Confidentiality regarding the handling of your case and your personal data for case processing cannot be guaranteed. We therefore recommend that you seek confidential anti-discrimination advice for an initial assessment before starting any legal proceedings.
This complaints office is available to all University members.
The responsible reporting office for whistleblowers in connection with the University of Tübingen under the Whistleblower Protection Act (HinSchG) is located in the Baden-Württemberg Ministry of Science, Research, and the Arts. Anonymous reports may be submitted there. Such reports shall be treated confidentially under the HinSchG. Reportable violations under the HinSchG include all types of criminal offenses. Further information
By post (anonymously, if desire) to: Ministerium für Wissenschaft, Forschung und Kunst Baden-Württemberg Hinweisgebermeldestelle Königstrasse 46 70173 Stuttgart Hinweisgebermeldestellespam prevention@mwk.bwl.de
Further contacts and advice centers
If you are looking for further information or assistance on the subject of conflicts and difficulties - be it in employment relationships, during your studies, during your doctoral studies, or regarding good academic practice in research, you will find our other contact persons, advisors, and staff representatives here: University contacts and advisory services
