Respekt: Gemeinsam gegen Sexismus
Sexism refers to the degradation of people based on their gender. It affects us all - the Office of the University Women's Representative wants to draw attention to this with the poster exhibition of the alliance "Gemeinsam gegen Sexismus" ("Together against Sexism"). The posters not only contain facts and figures but also basic information to open up the topic to all members of the university. You can find information on when and where the posters will be exhibited at the bottom of this page and in the calendar of events of the Office of the University Women's Representative.
Gemeinsam gegen Sexismus (Together against Sexism)
Since 2020, the alliance “Gemeinsam gegen Sexismus” ("Together against Sexism"), funded by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ), has been committed to build a network including a wide range of organizations from public, economic and cultural sectors. In particular, the alliance pursues the goals of creating a safe space for all people, working towards equal opportunities and ensuring that all people can participate in art and culture, actively as artists or as an audience. In these processes, the intersectionality of different forms of discrimination, the entanglement and multiple discrimination, takes on a special significance. Sexism not only affects individuals, but also society as a whole, resulting in negative effects on mental health, further entrenchment of existing stereotypes and inequality. This is precisely why it is so important to be aware of sexist acts and structures and to take a stand against them.
Helpdesk for Sexual Harassment
JMU is also taking action against sexism. With the Helpdesk for Sexual Harassment, the university now offers direct and anonymous advice on sexual harassment for all JMU students and employees, regardless of their gender. This is done online and, if desired, anonymously without disclosing personal data. In the initial consultation, those affected are given the opportunity to assess what they have experienced, find an individual approach to cope and are introduced to possible further action.
Further information can be found on the pages of the helpdesk.
Click here to directly access the helpdesk's online tool.
Current events
04.09.2023, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Health Day
This year, the Health Day will take place for all members of the university, including students, for the first time. As part of the annual motto “respect: wertschätzend zusammenarbeiten" ("respect: appreciative cooperation”, the posters of the alliance will also be exhibited there.
The detailed program can be found at: https://go.uniwue.de/gesundheitstag2024
Organizer: Gesunde Hochschule
Event location: Botanischer Garten, Julius-von-Sachs-Platz 4, 97082 Würzburg
Information & contact points
Violence against Women (Helpline of the Federal Office for Family Affairs and Civil Society Functions)
Phone: 116 016
Homepage Violence against Women Hotline
Wildwasser e.V.
Theresienstraße 6-8, 97070 Würzburg
Phone: +49 931 13287
Crisis Intervention in Lower Franconia
Free advice around the clock and in 120 languages, on-site outreach crisis intervention
Phone: 0800-6553000
Homepage Crisis intervention in Lower Franconia
Weisser Ring e.V. Würzburg (Town and District)
Branch office management Martin Koch
Phone: +49 931 4070927
wuerzburg@mail.weisser-ring.de
Help Hotline for Violence against Men
Phone: 0800 – 1239900
Homepage Help Hotline for Violence against Men
Counseling Center for Domestic Violence against Men, ISKA Nürnberg
Phone: 0911 – 27299820
