Protection against discrimination at LUH

Discrimination of any kind is a violation of people's personal rights and will not be tolerated at Leibniz University Hannover.
We advise you

If you have experienced or witnessed discrimination at LUH, you can contact us via email or telephone and make an (online) appointment. You will be advised confidentially and informed about your rights and options for action.

Other offers

We also support and advise on uncertainties and questions in dealing with the topic of discrimination and diversity and provide information on awareness-raising and further training opportunities.

What is discrimination?

According to the General Act on Equal Treatment (AGG), discrimination means disadvantage, exclusion, devaluation, (sexual) harassment or violence in connection with the following actual or suspected characteristics:

  • Ethnic origin or race
  • Gender and gender identity
  • Religion / belief
  • Disability / chronic illness
  • Age
  • Sexual identity

Contact

Teamfoto Joana Rieck, Sarah Peters und Isabel Sievers Teamfoto Joana Rieck, Sarah Peters und Isabel Sievers
Consulting Service & Protection against Discrimination
Joana Rieck, Sarah Peters, Dr. Isabel Sievers
Address
Wilhelm-Busch-Straße 4
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
Teamfoto Joana Rieck, Sarah Peters und Isabel Sievers Teamfoto Joana Rieck, Sarah Peters und Isabel Sievers
Consulting Service & Protection against Discrimination
Joana Rieck, Sarah Peters, Dr. Isabel Sievers
Address
Wilhelm-Busch-Straße 4
30167 Hannover
Building
Room
Here you will find information on our data protection policy for consultations at the Equal Opportunities Office.