Protection Against Sexual Harassment

“Who comes too close goes too far”

Any behavior that injures or demeans a person on account of their gender, and that the targeted person finds uncomfortable, will not be tolerated at UZH. The University of Zurich has a set of regulations to ensure protection against sexual harassment, applicable to all staff and students at the University of Zurich. The leaflet “Protection against sexual harassment” sets out the most important points.
Information leaflet “Protection against sexual harassment”

What can affected parties do?

Have you been affected by sexual harassment? Are you unsure if something that took place at university was sexual harassment or sexist behavior? The contact persons of the RSB commission and the investigating person are there for you. Do not hesitate to contact us for a confidential and uncomplicated initial chat.

Contacts

The following contacts (listed alphabetically) are available for advice and support, regardless of your place of work.

Lic. phil. Martin Akeret, Head of UZH Archive (City Campus)
PD Dr. Peter Collmer, Head of Student Affairs and Advisory Services (City Campus)
Jörg Frank, Head of Safety, Security and Environment (Irchel Campus)
Dr. Karin Gilland Lutz, M.P.A., Head of Gender Equality and Diversity (City Campus)
Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Caroline Ospelt (Oerlikon/Schlieren Campus)
Dr. Rita Stöckli, General Secretary of the University of Zurich (City Campus)
MLaw Sophia Waigel, Manager of the RSB Committee (City Campus)

E-mail contact address

MLaw Sophia Waigel

Investigating Person

Prof. Dr. iur. utr. Brigitte Tag

Representative Investigating Person

RA lic. iur. Markus Golder, Head of Data Protection Department
Academic Associate: MLaw Sophia Waigel
In cooperation with Legal Services of the University of Zurich, Hirschengraben 60, CH-8001 Zurich.

National Day Against Sexual Harassment in Higher Education

Every year at the end of April, the Sexual Harassment Awareness Day is held at universities. It serves to highlight the issue of sexual harassment in higher education, to raise awareness among members of universities or higher education institutions, and to provide information about advisory services.
Sexual Harassment Awareness Day on 29 April 2025
National Campaign: Sexual Harassment Awareness Day