Awareness
Awareness is an important prerequisite at events and in everyday interactions so that everyone can have fun and celebrate and live without discrimination and without violating their boundaries. We have summarized the most important terms and concepts. At the bottom of the page you will find contact points that you can turn to.
Awareness: Means a conscious approach to and consideration of individual backgrounds, boundaries and needs.
Consensus: Consensus is required before any contact is made. Non-compliance with consensus is a transgression of boundaries. Consensus means unambiguous consent; a clear, voluntary YES is decisive. No consensus means NO, MUCH or unclear yes answers. No means no.
Boundaries and the power to define: Boundaries are individual and must be questioned and respected. The power to define boundaries lies with the person concerned. Other people should not question this definition. Asking for consensus and clear consent are crucial to avoid crossing boundaries.
Responsible consumption: Excessive alcohol or drug consumption does not excuse misconduct. Responsible consumption of alcohol, for example, within one’s own limits is important.
Non-discriminatory: No form of discriminatory behavior is acceptable. The reproduction of prejudice and stigmatization must be avoided, including “positive racism”
Equality project of the RWTH student body
Website: gsp.rwth-aachen.de
Contact: +49 241 8093792 / mail@gsp.rwth-aachen.de
Social Media: Instagram
Equal Opportunities Office
Website: rwth-aachen.de/gsb
Contact: +49 241 8093576 / gsb@rwth-aachen.de
Equal Opportunities Office Aachen / Pedagogical Center Aachen e.V.
Website: www.gleichbehandlungsbuero.de
Contact: +49 241 49000 / +49 241 4017778 / info@gleichbehandlungsbuero.de
Emergency call for raped women and girls e.V.
Website: www.frauennotruf-aachen.de
Kontakt: +49 241 542220 / info@frauennotruf-aachen.de
Police / Criminal Investigation Department Prevention and Victim Protection
Website: www.polizei-aachen.de
Contact: +49 241 95770
Counseling for patients who have experienced violence
Uniclinic RWTH Aachen
Floor E – Corridor B – Room 19
Contact person: Rukiye Dogan
Contact: +29 241 8037426 / info-ggk@ukaachen.de
Telephone counseling
Website: www.online.telefonseelsorge.de
Contact: +49 800 1110111 / +49 800 1110222
Help hotline “Violence against women”
Federal Office for Family Affairs and Civil Society Functions
Website: www.hilfetelefon.de
Contact: +49 8000 116 016
Sexual abuse helpline
(nationwide, free of charge and anonymous)
Contact: +49 8000 2255530
White Ring Aachen
Aachen city region branch office
Contact: +49 1515 55164612 / aachen@mail.weisser-ring.de