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Equal Opportunities at UFZ

Diversity and Inclusion


„Equality means equal opportunities for women and men in all areas of society.“1

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The Equal Opportunities Officer has the mandate to promote equality between women and men at the UFZ and to identify and counteract existing and future discrimination based on gender and gender identity. read more…

She is involved in all personnel, organizational and social measures concerning the equality of women and men, the reconciliation of care work and the workplace, and protection against sexual harassment in the workplace. In this context, she also provides advice and support to individual employees.

The legal mandate of the Equal Opportunities Officer is to counteract discrimination against women in the workplace. At the same time, the legal situation is changing dynamically and gradually approaching reality, e.g. through increasing attention to gender diversity. The Equal Opportunities Officer supports the UFZ in the resulting adaptation processes. Despite the binary formulation of the legal basis, it is the claim to include the concerns and representation of non-binary and trans persons in the equal opportunities work as much as possible.

1 Third Equality Report of the Federal Government, p. 4

GEP - Action Plan Gender Equality

Agreement for the promotion of equal opportunities at the UFZ

General Equal Treatment Act (AGG)

Federal Act on Gender Equality (BGleiG) 

Implementation Agreement (german) (AV-Glei) of the BGleiG for non-university research organisations by the Joint Science Conference (GWK)

Current focus topics of Equal Opportunities

Sexualised Discrimination

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Sexism and violence do not stop at the scientific community and the UFZ. On our materials page you will find contact points, background information, as well as networks and projects against sexism and violence.



Antifeminism

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Anti-feminist narratives are increasing in prominence both politically and socially, including at the UFZ. As a result, it is increasingly becoming the focus of gender equality work and was one of the topics discussed by the Equal Oportunities Officer at the 2024 works meeting.


Things to know about Gender Equality

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What do equality and equal opportunities have to do with me and my behaviour? How do I create good conditions for everyone? Who is seen, who is not? How can I get involved?

Concrete suggestions:

Diversity and Equal Opportunities at the UFZ - What can I do?

The Third Sex Option in the Civil Status Register: Consequences and Guidance for Everyday Work

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Getting home safely after work: The Way-Home-Phone

Telefon neben einem Haus Symbol. Stayed late at the office or lab and now it's time to head home? Have you had negative experiences on your way home or do you feel uncomfortable? With the Heimwegtelefon (Way-Home-Phone) initiative, a volunteer will accompany you until you arrive home – free of charge and with no time limit.

Note: The number is no replacement for the police in acute threatening or dangerous situations.


Number: +49 30 12074182
Sunday - Thursday: 9 p.m. - midnight, Friday & Saturday 9 p.m. - 3 a.m.

Further information (German)
Aktion-Tu-Was: Tips for safe civil courage (Key aspects in English)


Diversity@UFZ Zoom Channel

The first point of contact at the UFZ for diversity, equity and inclusion! Here we share articles, resources, information on events and initiatives at the UFZ. We welcome all interested parties.
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