Faculty of Law and Administration
University of Warsaw
Equality Ombudsperson at the Faculty of Law and Administration
The Equality Ombudsperson at the Faculty of Law and Administration is Ph.D. D.Sc. Assoc. Prof. Magdalena Słok-Wódkowska.
Contact:
email: wpia.ombudsman@wpia.uw.edu.pl
The Faculty Equality Officer (Ombudsperson) is the first point of contact for any questions, concerns, or issues related to equal treatment.
You may arrange a meeting at any time (a convenient date and form will be agreed upon). All contact is confidential.
Legal basis for the Officer’s role:
Ordinance No. 21 of the Rector of the University of Warsaw of 28 February 2024 on the policy for counteracting unequal treatment, discrimination, mobbing, and other undesirable behaviors at the University of Warsaw.
Responsibilities of the Equality Officer include:
- Providing consultations and support in preventing and responding to cases of discrimination and undesirable behavior at the Faculty.
- Sharing information on the principles, procedures, and measures aimed at preventing unequal treatment, discrimination (including harassment), mobbing, and other undesirable behaviors at the University.
- Collecting and disseminating information on best practices in counteracting undesirable behaviors, as well as on events and training related to equality and inclusiveness.
- Cooperating with the Faculty community to create a safe and welcoming environment for work and study.
- Collaborating with equality structures across the University, including the University Ombudsperson (Rzeczniczka Akademicka).
Units offering support:
- University Equality Team
- University Ombudsperson (Rzecznik Akademicki) – support for all members of the UW community in cases of conflict and discrimination
- University Psychological Support Center
- Office for Persons with Disabilities at the University of Warsaw
University of Warsaw Equality Resources:
- University Equality Website
- Anti-Discrimination Guidebook for students and employees of the University of Warsaw
- Preventing Sexual Harassment at the University – Information Brochure of the University of Warsaw
- Recommendations on Non-Discriminatory Language at the University of Warsaw
- UW social campaign – “Hate Hurts. Let’s Mind Our Words”
- Equality Course – available to both students and staff
