You can contact the Equality and Diversity Officer of your faculty:
Florence Bauwens, academic administration officer, office 140
The University of Strasbourg recognises and strongly condemns all forms of violence and discrimination. If you are a victim or witness: find out how to respond and where to get help.
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What should you do if you are a victim of or witness to violence or discrimination?
Harassment, racism, antisemitism, verbal abuse, physical violence, sexual violence, discrimination…
Contact the reporting system for combating violence and discrimination at the following email address: signalement[at]unistra.fr
Specialists in victim support, bound by professional confidentiality (doctors, psychologists, social workers, etc.), will help you put words to what you are experiencing. The listening and support unit will respond within 48 hours. An appointment with this unit will be offered to help you and guide you through your situation.
You can also contact the association SOS Aide aux habitants – France Victimes 67 by calling 03 88 79 79 30, mentioning the code “université”. This association is accredited by the Ministry of Justice and partnered with Unistra. Psychologists and legal professionals are available at a local branch located near the Esplanade campus.
What are we talking about?
Sexist behaviour
Art. L. 1142-2-1 of the French Labour Code:
“No one shall be subjected to sexist behaviour, defined as any behaviour related to a person’s sex, whose purpose or effect is to undermine their dignity or to create an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment.”
Sexual harassment
Article 222-33 of the French Penal Code, created by Law No. 2012-954 of 6 August 2012 – Article 1:
“I. Sexual harassment is the act of repeatedly imposing on a person remarks or behaviour with a sexual connotation which either undermine their dignity because of their degrading or humiliating nature, or create an intimidating, hostile or offensive situation.
II. Sexual harassment is also considered to be the act, even if not repeated, of using any form of serious pressure with the real or apparent aim of obtaining an act of a sexual nature, whether for the benefit of the perpetrator or a third party.”
Do not stay alone—break the silence.
You will find information and useful resources on the dedicated Unistra page:
The Equality, Gender Equality and Diversity Unit of Unistra
It is aimed at all staff members and all students of the University of Strasbourg.
For more information, please consult the dedicated Unistra page
Chosen first name form
The University of Strasbourg allows the use of a chosen first name for transgender students through this form.
No supporting documents are required to complete this procedure.
The chosen first name will replace the legal first name on the student ID card, on enrolment lists, attendance and sign-in sheets, minutes and deliberation records, exam result postings, electoral rolls and candidate lists, as well as in the student’s university email address.
Information about this procedure is available on Ernest.