Equal Opportunity
Equal Opportunity
The University of Oldenburg understands equal opportunities, family friendliness and the appreciation of diversity as an indispensable basis for the creation of equal opportunities and the development of talent and potential in studies, teaching and research.
School V - School of Medicine and Health Sciences follows this guiding principle in the fulfilment of its tasks.
Orange Day: Together against violence against women
The"International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women" has been a day of action initiated by the United Nations (UN) since 1999 to combat discrimination and violence against women and girls. It is celebrated every year on 25 November.
Violence against women is also a serious social problem in Germany: a woman is murdered almost every day in Germany. Every two days, a man kills his (ex-)partner. 145 women and girls are victims of sexual offences every day. Cases of digital violence against women are increasing every year (source: BKA situation reports).
Since 1991, the UN campaign "Orange the World" has been committed to making violence against women visible. During the "16 Days against Violence against Women" from 25 November to 10 December (International Human Rights Day), buildings around the world are lit up in orange. The colour orange symbolises a future without violence against women.
At the University of Oldenburg , the lecture hall centre A14 will shine in orange from 24 to 27 November .
In addition, the Studierendenwerk Oldenburg is organising a series of events to mark the Orange Days. Further information:
The online lecture "Sexualised violence in digital spaces - causes, consequences and prevention" will take place on 4 December 2025 as part of the series Gender and Diversity in STEM and Medicine, organised by the Equal Opportunities Offices of Schools V and VI. Details:
As a university, we have a special responsibility to create a working and learning environment that is free from discrimination and violence. We would like to encourage all members of the School to take a close look, offer support and seek help if in doubt. If you are affected yourself, are concerned about others or have questions, the following contact points are available to help you confidentially.
Decentralised Equal Opportunities Officer of School VI
Counselling on all forms of gender-specific discrimination. For students and staff of School VI Medicine and Health Sciences.
conTakt - Counselling centre for cases of sexualised discrimination and violence
The confidential counselling service is aimed at those affected, support persons of those affected, observers of assaultive or dubious situations and anyone who would like to inform themselves and get involved. In addition, conTakt offers information and support for those responsible and multipliers who want to take preventative or interventive action against sexualised discrimination and violence. There you will also find further counselling and support services in Oldenburg.
Further information:
We invite all members of the university to take advantage of the information on offer, attend events and actively work towards respectful and non-violent coexistence.