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protect. Against discrimination abuse of power, gender-based violence and stalking

protect offers advice and support to every member of the University of Freiburg, who has experienced discrimination, abuse of power, gender-based violence and stalking. If you have experienced or witnessed discrimination, abuse of power, gender-based violence or stalking and want to challenge it, we’re here to help you!

We offer councelling, if you experience anti-Semitism at the University of Freiburg or if you feel threatened or unsafe as a Jew.

You can seek advice from protect in person, by telephone or online, even if you are not sure whether it is a case of discrimination, abuse of power, gender-based violence or stalking. Our advice is provided free of charge and confidentially. You can reach us by email at protect@zv.uni-freiburg.de or telephone +49 761 203-54165.

In addition to counselling those affected, protect is committed to the further development of protection against discrimination at the University of Freiburg. Other project components include the development of a guideline for dealing with complaints of discrimination, abuse of power, gender-based or stalking and preventative thematic programmes.  

Upcoming Events

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Workshop I for students:
Unlearning, understanding, changing – An introduction to anti-racism


When: 11 June 2026, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.  
Where: Peterhof, Room 2


By: Mosaik Deutschland e.V.

The workshops are open to students from all disciplines; participation is free of charge.
The workshop will be held in German

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Workshop for university staff:
Sexual harassent in the workplace


When: 23 June 2026, 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  
Where: Liefmannhaus


By: “protect”, Annette Joggerst

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Workshop II for students:
Observe, Analyse, Act: First Steps in Critical Education on Anti-Semitism


When: 1 July 2026, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.  
Where: Werthmannstr. 4, SR 01 016


By: Zentrum für antisemitismuskritische Bildung (Universität Würzburg)

The workshops are open to students from all disciplines; participation is free of charge.
The workshop will be held in German

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The public awareness campaign to raise awareness of discrimination, abuse of power and gender-based violence.

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Consulting

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Contact

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Report

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