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Following the debate on sexism in Freiburg, three teachers and the head of a vocational school were suspended.
At the Freiburg Vocational School of Design in Eikon, three teachers and the headmaster were temporarily suspended. The complaints against the three teachers are so serious that an administrative investigation has been opened, State Councilor Olivier Curty told SRF and confirms a report from the regional station La Télé: “The facts have been clear enough for us to take action.. “The presumption of innocence applies. The school principal is not charged with sexual assault; was suspended due to his role.
Serious accusations
Last week, dozens of reports about the Eikon Vocational Design School were posted on social media. It involved sexist comments, sexual blackmail, fondling, and even rape. For example, one witness wrote: “He brought me home and abused me without my being able to do anything about it.”
Accusations of sexism on social media
The Freiburg women’s strike collective requested reports of such incidents after a 16-year-old student appeared at Gambach University without a bra and was reprimanded by the teacher for doing so. This incident sparked a debate about sexism. In a few days, more than 400 women came forward and denounced the sexist behavior of their teachers. Virtually all schools in Freiburg were affected.
In response to this online news, State Councilor Olivier Curty has taken action at the Eikon Vocational School of Design. In addition to reports on social media, letters and emails with information were also received. “The facts were so clear that we decided to shed some light on how this school worked,” says Curty. As far as he knows, there were previously no suspicions.
A psychological counseling center for victims has been set up.
He can’t say yet if other teachers might be affected. A private Freiburg law firm is conducting the investigation. Then the necessary decisions would be made.
