Anti-Discrimination Counseling at Viadrina
Viadrina encourages everyone to speak up about discriminatory behavior and to seek counseling. This applies especially to those who are unsure whether their case is relevant or can be clearly classified as discrimination – they are especially encouraged to reach out for a conversation.
If you have experienced or witnessed discrimination, we offer a confidential setting to talk about the incident and explore possible courses of action. You can contact us by phone or email for an initial consultation or if you have any questions. The initial consultation is usually conducted by the Anti-discrimination officer. You are also welcome to fill out and send us our reporting form. We will get in touch with you and discuss the next steps. We treat your concerns confidentially and comply with data protection regulations. If you do not wish any further intervention, we will document the case. This documentation is also important for our ongoing anti-discrimination work—for example, to make discriminatory practices visible beyond individual cases and to implement preventive measures.
Another option is to file a formal complaint and initiate a complaints procedure. In addition, the parties involved may agree, for example, on a professional conflict resolution process. Further measures can also be taken, depending on the specific circumstances of the case.
When contacting and receiving confidential advice from the Contact Point for Protection against Discrimination (i.e. the complaints office), you may remain anonymous. This allows us to listen to you and present possible courses of action.
However, in a formal complaints procedure, the complainant cannot remain anonymous, as the person accused of misconduct must be granted the right to be heard and given the opportunity to respond.
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