National Day Against Sexual Harassment in Higher Education
“Who comes too close goes too far”
The National Day Against Sexual Harassment in Higher Education 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.
Highlights from Awareness Day 2026
UZH News: Zero Tolerance Toward Sexual Harassment
It's important that any student or staff member affected by harassment or assault can get support quickly and easily, says Deputy President Gabriele Siegert in an interview.
UZH News: Zero Tolerance Toward Sexual Harassment
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Flyer campaigns and information booths in the Lichthof at the UZH City Campus. -
Exhibition “What Were You Wearing?”, organized by the “Students Against Violence” (SAV) association. -
The exhibition features outfits that the victims were wearing at the time of the sexual harassment. The goal? To show that the victims’ choice of clothing never justifies or provokes an assault.
Next Day of Action in April 2027
The next Awareness Day will take place in April 2027. More information will be published here in due course.
Protection Against Sexual Harassment at the University of Zurich
Sexual harassment can affect individuals of any gender or gender identity. If there is a power imbalance in a case of sexual harassment or sexist behavior, the consequences can be particularly harmful. The Regulations on Protection against Sexual Harassment at the University of Zurich (RSB) and the structures guarantee to help to create a positive climate for studying, working, teaching and researching at the University of Zurich – free from sexual harassment and sexist behavior.
Protection Against Sexual Harassment at the University of Zurich
We are here for you
Have you been affected by sexual harassment? Are you unsure if something that took place at work or university was sexual harassment or sexist behavior? Or do you want to know how to take preventative action against sexual boundary violations in your work or study environment? The contact persons of the RSB committee and the investigating person are there for you. For more information, please refer to our fact sheet or flyer on sexual harassment. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us for a confidential and uncomplicated initial conversation.
Contacts and Investigating Person
