Contact person for Antisemitism at ASH Berlin
Since 15 June 2025, Vered Berman has been the contact person for antisemitism at ASH Berlin. She offers confidential support to university members who have experienced antisemitism themselves or are affected by it. The aim of her work is to make antisemitic structures visible, empower those affected and promote critical knowledge about antisemitism within the university.
Vered Berman offers regular office hours as well as peer counselling and looks forward to engaging with students and staff.
Consultation hours: Mondays, 10:00-12:00, Room 320
Contact: ansprechperson-antisem@ ash-berlin.eu
InPuT - Intersectional Practice and Transformation
InPuT was established in 2021 to bring together the topics of anti-discrimination, gender equality, diversity, inclusion, and the reconciliation of studies, work, and caregiving responsibilities at ASH Berlin in one central hub. Its mandate is to coordinate existing initiatives, develop structural measures, and embed anti-discrimination and diversity-sensitive practices sustainably across the university.
InPuT provides advice and support to students, staff, and faculty on issues of equality, anti-discrimination, diversity, accessibility, and work–study–life balance. In addition, InPuT contributes to university-wide diversity and equity development, and works to strengthen fair, inclusive, and discrimination-aware conditions for study and employment. The university’s Anti-Discrimination Complaints Office, as well as the development and implementation of protection policies against sexualized violence and discrimination are coordinated within InPuT.
The team brings together various statutory representatives under the Berlin Higher Education Act (such as Gender Equality Officers, Representatives for Students with Disabilities, and Anti-Discrimination and Diversity Officers), the head of the Family Office, as well as advisors and student assistants. Collectively, we work towards building an equitable, inclusive, and discrimination-sensitive university culture.
Contact: input@ ash-berlin.eu
For further insights and updates, visit us on Instagram: @input.ash.berlin
Services & Counseling
The Family Office supports students and staff at ASH Berlin in balancing family responsibilities with studies, teaching, and work. We offer individual counseling on questions regarding maternity protection, parental leave, caregiving, family-friendly study planning, childcare options, and financial support services.
Further information, for example on family support services and resources at ASH, can be found here:
Please note: Due to budget cuts in 2025, childcare services at ASH Berlin are currently not available. The continuation of this service is being pursued.
Contact
familienbuero@ash-berlin.eu
+49 30 99245 283
Contact person
Cindy Lautenbach (Head of the Family Office)
Counseling
In person, by phone, or online by appointment.
The Women’s* and Gender Equality Officers and Their Team
We work against discrimination and for the empowerment of women* and FLINTA* persons. We support all areas and committees of the university on gender equality issues and contribute to strengthening gender competence in teaching, administration, and university culture.
A central tool of our work is the annual Gender Equality Report, which documents progress, challenges, and measures in the areas of gender justice, FLINTA* empowerment, and gender-sensitive career development. In addition, the team is continuously engaged in implementing the ASH Berlin Gender Equality Concept.
The Women’s* and Gender Equality Officers also provide counseling in cases of (sexualized) discrimination and violence. We also advise and support TIN* persons with their concerns.
Further information on gender equality at ASH Berlin can be found here:
Office of the Women’s and Gender Equality Officers
Contact
frauenbeauftragte@ash-berlin.eu
+49 30 99245 322
Contact persons
- Nina Lawrenz (Women’s* and Gender Equality Officer)
- Simone Wibbeke (Deputy Women’s* and Gender Equality Officer)
Counseling
In person, by phone, or online by appointment.
We provide confidential and needs-oriented counseling and support for students and prospective students.
Our counseling covers topics such as academic accommodations, hardship regulations, supportive measures in everyday study life, technical equipment, and psychosocial relief. We are also available for questions regarding study organization or studying with assistance.
The counseling service is also open to neurodivergent students, for example with AD(H)D, depression, and/or on the autism spectrum, regardless of a formal diagnosis. If you are unsure whether our counseling is right for you, please feel free to contact us.
Further information on studying with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or mental health conditions can be found here:
Contact
barrierefrei@ash-berlin.eu
+49 30 99245 248
Contact person
Paula Steininger (Representative for Students with Disabilities, Chronic Illnesses, and Mental Health Conditions)
Counseling options:
- In person: by appointment
- Online office hours: Thursdays, 11:00–13:00 → Appointment booking
- Late telephone office hours: Thursdays, 18:00–19:30 → Appointment booking
Anti-Discrimination & Diversity Development
This area is committed to a university that actively addresses mechanisms of discrimination, removes barriers, and builds structures sensitive to issues of discrimination. In addition to individual counseling for students, faculty, and staff, a particular focus lies on driving structural change within study programs, teaching, and university administration.
We provide guidance on designing courses and administrative processes in a discrimination-sensitive way, support the development of (teaching) standards, and serve as a contact point for experiences of discrimination in everyday university life. Our work is based, among other things, on the Anti-Discrimination Statute of ASH Berlin.
Contact persons:
- Beatrice Cobbinah (Anti-Discrimination and Diversity Officer)
- Peps Gutsche (Advisor for Protection Concepts)
Peer-to-peer counseling services
InPuT offers confidential peer-to-peer counseling services for students and employees of ASH Berlin on various experiences of discrimination and obstacles in everyday university life:
Experiences of antisemitism (for all university members)
Vered Berman (ASH Berlin antisemitism contact person)
Consultation hours: Mondays, 10-12 a.m., room 320
Further appointments by arrangement: ansprechperson-antisem@ash-berlin.eu
Experiences of racism (for students)
Arlo Boyles (student peer counseling)
Appointments by appointment: antirassismus@ash-berlin.eu
Studying with Disabilities, chronicleIllnesses and Mental Health Conditions (for students)
Will be available again from the beginning of the next semester
Projects & Strategic Processes
The Internal Organizational Development Process (IOEP) was initiated in 2021 by the Diversity and Social Justice Commission. Its implementation took place in 2024/25 in close cooperation with InPuT and with external support from BQN Berlin.
The IOEP is a university-wide process of engaging with racist, ableist, and other discriminatory structures at ASH Berlin. Its aim is to dismantle existing barriers and initiate long-term changes in teaching, studies, and administration. The process will conclude in summer 2025 with the publication of a Diversity Concept that will include both a critical assessment and concrete recommendations for action.
The project “Positioniert und Sichtbar” is developing a protection concept at ASH Berlin for dealing with sexualized discrimination and violence as well as antifeminist attacks.
We are happy to visit courses to offer 45–90 minute sessions on prevention and intervention in cases of (sexualized) discrimination, harassment, and violence, as well as to present protection concepts and possible courses of action. Please feel free to contact us!
Contact
schutzkonzept@ash-berlin.eu
Contact persons
- Peps Gutsche (Advisor for Protection Concepts)
- Simone Wibbeke (Advisor for Protection Concepts)
Further information and counseling opportunities can be found here:
InPuT Educational Program
InPuT regularly offers educational events for all members of the university. The focus is on topics critical of discrimination, the development of key skills and empowerment offers.
The program is aimed at students, staff and lecturers at ASH Berlin. Some events take place online, others on site at the university.
To the InPuT educational program
Do you have any suggestions or topic requests? Please write to us at: frauenbeauftragte@ ash-berlin.eu
Beatrice Cobbinah
Antidiscrimination and Diversity Officer
Room No. 326
For exchange, questions, or concerns, you can also reach me at cobbinah@ash-berlin.eu.
Conversations in English are welcome.
Please use gender-neutral forms of address.
Gianna Faust
Administration Office Women's* and Equal Opportunities Officer
Room No. 320
(she/her)
Working hours: Monday to Wednesday
Peps Gutsche
Specialist for prevention and intervention in sexualised harassment and violence
Speaker protection concept
Room No. 320
Counseling in person, by phone and online. Please email me your request and availability.
Please use gender-neutral forms of address.
Languages: German, English
Cindy Lautenbach
Head of Family Office
Room No. 312
(she/her)
Counseling is available in person, by phone or online. Please email me your request and availability.
Nina Lawrenz
Women's* and Equal Opportunities Officer, initial counsellor in cases of (sexualised) discrimination and violence
Room No. 322
(she/her)
Counseling is available in person, by phone, or online. Please contact me at frauenbeauftragte@ash-berlin.eu or lawrenz@ash-berlin.eu with your request and availability.
Languages: German, English, Spanish
Simone Wibbeke
Deputy Women's* and Equal Opportunities Officer, Speaker for Equal Opportunities
Room No. 322
(she/her)
Arlo Boyles
Student Assistant (SHK)
Peer Counseling on Experiences of Racism
Counseling is available in person, by phone or online. Please email me your request and availability.
Please use gender-neutral forms of address.
Paula Steininger
Representative for Students with Disabilities, Chronic Illnesses, and Mental Health Conditions
Room No. 326
(she/her)
Counseling: Available in person, by phone, or online – also outside of regular office hours. Please feel free to email me with your request and availability.
