HAW Hamburg's Anti-Discrimination Policy
With the Anti-Discrimination Policy, HAW Hamburg commits to eliminating discrimination, promoting equal opportunity, and supporting people who have experienced discrimination. The Anti-Discrimination Policy outlines possible courses of action and offers of support for those impacted and establishes the procedures to be followed in the event of discrimination.
The most important points
Who does the policy apply to?
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- University members, e.g. students, administrative staff, professors, doctoral students
- Associate members, e.g. sessional instructors, guest professors, honorary senators, auditing students
- Third parties, e.g. cleaning and security personnel, event attendees, Studierendenwerk Hamburg staff
Where does the policy apply?
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- On university campuses and in university buildings
- At university events (including external events)
- In written communication (electronic and analogue)
- In online rooms
What does the policy define?
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- Grounds of discrimination: characteristics based on which people are discriminated against
- Types of discrimination: behaviours through which people are discriminated against
- Potential courses of action for the person impacted in the event of discrimination
- Counselling and support services at HAW Hamburg
- Preventative measures to eliminate discrimination
The Anti-Discrimination Policy
You can find the complete Anti-Discrimination Policy here. It covers the following topics:
- Goals of the Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Prohibition of discrimination, harassment and violence
- Scope of the Anti-Discrimination Policy
- Prevention of discrimination
- Advising in cases of discrimination
- AGG Complaints Office and complaints procedure
- Protective and disciplinary measures
This brochure provides an overview of the most important points outlined in the Anti-Discrimination Policy. It answers the following questions, among others:
- Where and to whom does the Anti-Discrimination Policy apply?
- Which grounds of discrimination and types of discrimination does the policy define?
- What potential courses of action and offers of support are available to those impacted and to witnesses?
- Which measures can the university adopt in the event of discrimination?
