Conflicts and Integrity
The University of Geneva prohibits any discrimination based on, among other things, sex, ethnic or social origin, genetic characteristics, religious beliefs, political opinions, membership in a national minority, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity, both in fulfilling the tasks of teaching and research and in the relationships within the academic community. Particular consideration and safeguarding shall be granted to individuals in a position of vulnerability.
As part of the implementation of the University of Geneva's Charter of Ethics and Deontology, various mechanisms are available to any member of the Faculty community - staff member or student - confronted with interpersonal difficulties in the context of their work, or attacked on their personal, professional or scientific integrity.
Harassment, discrimination, conflit or violence
Help can be found here: https://www.unige.ch/help/en
Mediation for conflict management
The University of Geneva has set up an external, independent group to assist with its conflict management policy: https://www.unige.ch/dirh/mediation
Respect for scientific integrity - Faculty of Medicine Ombudswoman
In accordance with the Organisational Regulations of the Faculty and in addition to the directives of the University, the Dean, after consultation with the Dean's Office, appoints an ombudsperson, full or honorary professor at the Faculty of Medicine. The ombudsperson acts as an advisor to the Dean, to whom any person may turn before lodging a formal complaint with the Rectorate in the event of suspected fraud of any kind (scientific, financial or other), or plagiarism. The ombudsperson, after a summary examination of the facts, without carrying out any acts of instruction or receiving the person concerned, denounces the facts to the Rectorate if they consider that there is a possibility that the suspicions are founded. The ombudsperson is appointed for a period of 4 years, renewable. A complainant may also choose to report directly to the Rectorate.
The current Ombudswoman of the Faculty of Medicine is Professor (Hon) Antoinette PECHÈRE.