Freie Universität Berlin condemns all forms of violence and sexualized harassment. The safety and security of university members is of the utmost importance to the Executive Board. A perpetrator’s personal background is irrelevant in this respect.

The university provides a variety of support services aimed at protecting university members from sexualized harassment, discrimination, and violence – and preventing such behavior in the first place. For example, a range of guidelines and counseling services are in place to address sexualized harassment, discrimination, and violence. The Standing Working Group on Sexual Harassment, Discrimination, and Violence has also been established to provide specialized information and support. The concierges and doorkeepers in university buildings are also instructed to provide assistance in such cases. The university’s central telephone hotline is open 24 hours.