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Zero Discrimination Day

Zero Discrimination Day has been celebrated on March 1 for eleven years to draw attention to the various forms of discrimination and to set an example against unequal treatment. Although the German Basic Law and the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG) offer legal protection against discrimination, many people continue to experience discrimination in their everyday lives.

Zero Discrimination Day was originally launched to raise awareness of discrimination against people living with HIV and AIDS. It has since developed into a global day of action against all forms of discrimination, including discrimination based on gender, sexual identity, origin, disability, religion, political beliefs or age.

Experiences of discrimination can also occur in the university context. Those affected have the opportunity to turn to various contact points within the university, such as the Equal Opportunities Officer or the Psychosocial Counselling Centre. In addition, other university counseling services and the AGG counseling and complaints office are also available. A counseling navigator helps with the selection of the appropriate contact point.

The university's AGG guidelines apply to employees as well as students and third parties.

Here you can find the counseling navigator and the website of the AGG Counseling and Complaints Office.

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