Report acts of violence, discrimination, harassment and sexual harassment

As part of the gender equality plan, and to combat all forms of discrimination and violence, the UM has set up an in-house system based on referral persons and a crisis center comprising a network of support staff. This system is aimed at the entire university community, whether victims or witnesses of acts of violence, discrimination, moral or sexual harassment or sexist behaviour.

To support you: the referents and members of the listening unit

What's the point of an information sheet?

Whether you are a victim or a witness, an internal UM reporting form is available below and on the intranet (for staff).

This form lets you describe what you've experienced or witnessed. It's useful for establishing the facts, and also for keeping a record if you need time to reflect before taking action.

To complete the form, you can call on the help of the listening unit referents, any UM support professional or any trusted person.

You can attach any evidence you consider useful (testimonials, recordings, photos, text messages, e-mails, etc.).

Download the reporting form :

The main stages of the UM system

1. Reports should preferably be made to the referents or other members of the hotline, and the report form sent to them. In the event of exceptionally serious incidents (e.g. physical violence), the President and General Manager must be notified directly by any person without delay.
2. The victim is offered an interview with the referents or other members of the listening unit.
3. The person(s) reported is/are offered a meeting with the referent(s) or other members of the listening unit.
4. Afterwards, the victim is contacted. In the case of less serious incidents (e.g. one-off sexist remarks), and with the victim's agreement, the referral team can seek a simple resolution to the conflict.
5. Si une résolution simple ne peut être envisagée, la procédure est poursuivie avec accord de la victime. Le dossier est alors anonymisé (fiche de signalement + éléments de preuve). Selon les situations, soit le dossier est directement transmis à la direction des affaires générales et institutionnelles (DAGI) – Bureau d’Appui – Sections disciplinaires, soit il est analysé au préalable par la cellule d’écoute avant transmission à la DAGI (un compte rendu de cette réunion est alors rédigé). La victime est informée de la suite donnée au dossier par les personnes référentes.
6. Si le dossier est jugé non fondé par la DAGI, les modalités de recours sont précisées par ce service et la victime en est informée.
7. If there are sufficient grounds in the file, the case is referred to the Chairman. The victim is informed of the referral.
8. The Chairman decides what action to take on the report (requesting further information and/or informing the public prosecutor and/or initiating disciplinary proceedings, etc.).
9. If disciplinary proceedings are initiated, the victim's anonymity is removed from the members of the disciplinary section.

Victim or witness of sexist or sexual violence? Who to contact for help and support?

Because the world of higher education is unfortunately not free from sexist incidents, the UM has designed a specific guide to help victims of sexist and sexual violence.

This guide is intended first and foremost for them, to help them feel listened to, respected and guided. It is also intended for colleagues, friends and witnesses, who can also seek information to better understand and stand by the victims. Finally, this guide is intended for the entire university community, so that no one is unaware that the University is a place where equality is an inalienable principle, and that it will have no tolerance for such behaviour.

In this guide you will find information on :

• what the law says
• consequences for victims
• the UM listening unit
• procedures in place both inside and outside the UM
• penalties