Ayudha App

The Ayudha app is a digital resource designed to help people who have experienced or witnessed sexual harassment or discriminatory behaviour of any kind in the workplace at the University of Bayreuth. Ayudha derives from the Spanish word for ‘support’ and the Sanskrit word for ‘tool’ – hence the Ayudha app is a support tool that enables users to find the help they need.

As a practical measure implemented by the Africa Multiple Cluster, alongside its policy against sexual harassment in institutional spaces, the app provides information on university structures to help people who have been victims of sexist or racist violence in their workplace. In addition, the app also provides contact details to various external points of contact and assistance in cases of sexual harassment or any discriminatory behaviour.

The main categories of use in the app are: Emergency Public Services, Support Organisations, UBT Resources and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). This app is a non-profit instrument and does not store, use or disseminate user data in any way.