International Day against Violence against Women 2025

25.11.2025 // 9.20 am - 10.40 am // GLB 7-101

On November 25, we want to create space for encounters, exchange and strength.
The international day is a reminder of the global violence experienced by women, girls and genderqueer people, as well as their courage, resilience and solidarity.

Over a hot drink and a pastry, we invite students, staff and lecturers to get into conversation with each other: about experiences, thoughts, questions and stories of those who have successfully asserted themselves and found new paths.

Whether through books, films, music or social media posts, anything that inspires, empowers or touches is welcome.

All thoughts, feelings and perspectives are welcome - as are all languages.

We look forward to open, respectful interaction and to reflecting on this day together

Female socialized persons are often confronted with assaultive situations and sexualized discrimination and violence in everyday life. The WenDo course helps them to strengthen their confidence in their own needs and boundaries and to develop options for action together in order to cope well with these situations. Perception exercises, the use of the voice and the development of an inner attitude are just as much a part of the course as learning release and striking techniques.

The course will be led in German by Jana Böhm and Anny Reich.

Time: November 25, 2025 2.00-5.30 p.m.
Location: Will be announced after registration
To registration

On the International Day against Violence against Women, we are showing the film "In die Sonne schauen".

In four interwoven stories, the experiences of women unfold over an entire century. The film makes visible the effects of gender-based violence in families. This ranges from tabooing, boundary violations and patriarchal power relations to the silent, often invisible traces that are passed down through generations.

The screening invites us to look together at what is otherwise often kept quiet and to ask questions about responsibility, memory and spaces for action today.

Location: Zentralkino (barrier-free access possible)
Time: November 25, 7 p.m.

Content note: The film addresses issues such as sexual exploitation, domestic violence, physical and psychological trauma, self-harm/depression, suicide and generational trauma. People who feel burdened by such content are advised to discuss it carefully.

By actively participating in the UniSAFE research project, TU Dresden is addressing the phenomenon of sexualized harassment, discrimination and violence at universities. The aim of the workshop is to raise awareness of these issues, impart knowledge and develop concrete strategies for action in everyday university life.

The workshop begins with an in-depth overview of key terms, statistical figures and the most important results of the UniSAFE study. Building on this, participants will reflect on their own attitudes, possible prejudices and previous experiences in dealing with such situations.

A particular focus is placed on the wide range of support options available: Even if not all those affected are directly affected by sexualized harassment, discrimination or violence, many find themselves in the role of "bystanders" - i.e. people who can observe situations and take action.

The participants develop concrete, personalized intervention strategies in the sense of a joint assumption of responsibility. In this way, they learn to intervene actively, safely and supportively in everyday university life.

The workshop thus offers not only knowledge, but also practical options for action to contribute to a safe and respectful university culture.

About the trainer

Anja Wiede is the contact person at TU Dresden's complaints office for incidents of harassment, discrimination and violence. She is a certified mediator, trainer for feminist self-assertion and a specialist against sexualized violence in the workplace (Inmedio).

Dates:

27.11.2025 // 9 am - 12 pm (German) To registration
27.11.2025 // 1 - 4 pm (English) To registration

Imagine sitting in a lecture hall and noticing someone being confronted with derogatory and offensive comments because of their gender. What do you think? What do you do?
Sexualized harassment, discrimination and violence are prohibited at TU Dresden. This workshop is therefore aimed at everyone, as it shows how to intervene actively and safely in such situations.

We will start with a clear introduction to key terms and background information that will help you understand sexualized harassment, discrimination and violence in their various forms.
Using examples from everyday university life, you will learn which contact points, counseling services and guidelines are available at your university and how they can help you in an emergency.
In interactive exercises, role plays and case analyses, you will develop specific intervention strategies. You will learn to recognize warning signs early on and to intervene as a courageous witness (bystander) regardless of traditional role attributions.

About the trainer

Anja Wiede is the contact person at TU Dresden's complaints office for incidents of harassment, discrimination and violence. She is a certified mediator, trainer for feminist self-assertion and a specialist in the prevention of sexualized violence in the workplace (Inmedio).

The course takes place analogously in a barrier-free room.

December 01, 2025 // 4-7 p.m. (German) To registration
December 03, 2025 // 4-7 p.m. (English) To registration

Antisemitism and Antifeminism are ideologically and historically closely linked. As early as the end of the 19th century, Jews and women were stylized as a threat by reactionary forces. In 1902, the women's rights activist Hedwig Dohm coined the term "antifeminism" as an analogy to "antisemitism" and regarded both as an expression of a common principle of devaluation towards "the others".

In the Lunchtalk, the ideological links between the two forms of discrimination will be named and their role in reactionary, anti-modern to extreme right-wing world views will be examined.

The Lunchtalk is open to everyone, regardless of previous knowledge. It will be held in German and will be organized by Keshet e.V.

Location: digital (will be announced after registration )
Time: 13.00-14.30

Digital gender-based violence is a serious social phenomenon: hate comments, stalking, cyberbullying and subtle threats are increasingly shaping digital communication. Such attacks are often aimed at intimidating people and limiting their participation in public discourse.

The digital lunchtalk "Digital self-defence - strategies against hate and threats online" provides knowledge and practical strategies for recognizing digital threats, classifying their legal limits and initiating suitable countermeasures. Both legal and technical options for action will be presented.

The workshop will be held in German and will be conducted by Nadja Gottschalk (media educator).

Date: December 05, 2025 13:00-14:30
Location: Digital (access to the room will be announced after registration )

Opferhilfe Sachsen e.V. is a support service for victims of crime, their relatives and witnesses.
At the Lunchtalk, an employee will talk about the situation of victims in criminal proceedings. What rights, obligations and support options exist? What happens after a report? How does an investigation or criminal proceedings work?
You are welcome to ask questions about the topic and the services offered by Opferhilfe Sachsen e.V. afterwards.

Location: digital (will be announced after registration )
Time: 12.30-14.00

Information will follow

Interested parties can register here.