Sexualized Discrimination & Discrimination
We pay attention – We listen – We take a stance
Sexualized discrimination and violence remain a taboo subject and are often associated with feelins of shame among the persons affected. One reason for this is that far too often people look the other way leaving those affected responsible for their own protection rather than being able to rely on the courage of the people around them. We want the burden of shame to switch sides and to ensure that boundaries are respected.
With this poster campaign, we want to send a clear message: Osnabrück University has a zero-tolerance policy regarding any form of gender-based violence. We encourage you to look more closely and stand alongside those who are affected. The goal is that the Osnabrück University becomes a place where everyone can feel safe and where mutual respect is actively practiced.
Additionally, we want to use the campaign to draw attention to our support and counselling services. From studies on gender-based violence we know that only a fraction of the persons affected take advantage of counselling options. We encourage those affected to seek support. The internal and external counsellors offer confidential counselling without any pressure to act in specific ways and inform you extensively about your options for action.
The posters for the campaign were created in cooperation between the Equal Opportunity Representatives of Osnabrück University and the designer, Lieselotte Fritz.
