LMU Policy
Policy for Preventing, Protecting against, and Dealing with Cases of Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Assault at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU) sees itself as a globally open university where people from different backgrounds study, teach, research and work. Outstanding academic and scientific performance and good work results can only be achieved in an environment free of prejudice and in a trustworthy study, research, and work atmosphere.
LMU is committed to protecting against discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. All members pursuant to Art. 19 BayHIG (Bayerisches Hochschulinnovationsgesetz - Bavarian Higher Educa tion Innovation Act) and guests of LMU should feel welcome and safe in their study and work environment. LMU promotes a culture of awareness based on mutual respect and tolerance as well as respect for the dignity of each person. LMU takes measures to protect against and prevent discrimination, harassment, sexual harass ment, and sexual assault. Any misconduct will be pursued.
This Policy ensures that cases of discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual assault at LMU are dealt with transparently. It sets out rights and obligations and specifies counseling and outreach services to those affected. lt details a structured procedure for filing an official complaint and outlines a catalog of sanctions and preventative measures.
English translations are provided for informational proposes only. For all official documents and forms the legally-binding version is the German (PDF, 215 KB) one.
Contact points at LMU
Persons who experience discrimination can contact LMU's counseling and outreach services. In confidential discussions, counselors can provide you with information concerning formal procedures and advise on possible courses of action.
Further information
Additional information on the concept of discrimination as well as a database of the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency (Antidiskriminierungsstelle des Bundes) with external contact and advice centres can be found on the following pages.