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News

In this section you will find information on events organised by the Equal Opportunities Officer, as well as general news on equality-related topics, innovations and changes.

  • Equality in the coalition agreement

    The government has been elected, the coalition agreement has been concluded and the government is in power.

    But how much equality is actually included in this coalition agreement between the CDU, CSU and SPD?

    The German Women's Council took a close look. They read the contract and analysed it with a view to equality.

    You can read the evaluation here

  • the German Government’s latest report on gender equality

    The Federal Government’s equality reports have been produced for the past four parliamentary terms. The main themes vary from report to report. They generally address current issues of social relevance and their impact on equality within the Federal Government.

    You can find older gender equality reports in the ‘Women’ section.

  • Women with disabilities

    The German Institute for Human Rights is hosting an online event on Zoom on 7 October from 10.00 to 12.30 on the topic
    ‘Violence against women with disabilities – Current data and the need for action’

    You can find the exact details and registration procedures in the event leaflet.

  • Bereavement discussion group for women

    Grief counselling group for women

    Life has changed abruptly due to the loss of a loved one.

    After the time together, a place remains empty, but you don't have to go through it alone.

    The Courage girls' and women's centre now offers a discussion group for women who have lost their partner through death.

  • Queer life/LGBTQI*+

    Here you will discover information offers that support you on topics related to queer life.

    Informieren Sie sich über Aktionen, die Gemeinschaft stärken, sowie Fortbildungsangebote, die Wissen vermitteln und den Austausch fördern. Finden Sie Ihre Anknüpfungspunkte und gestalten Sie eine vielfältige Gesellschaft, die Offenheit und Respekt lebt mit.

    The Specialist Centre for Rainbow Families NRW offers various training courses in the last quarter of the year. In addition to family-related professionals, target groups include youth welfare offices, local authorities, all-day facilities, midwives, gynaecologists, but also people working in breastfeeding counselling or doulas.

    Interessant und hilfreich ist die Landesfachstelle blick*. Die Organisation hat den ländlichen Raum mit seinen spezifischen Angeboten im blick. Sie bemühen sich die Strukturen im ländlichen Raum aufzubauen und auszubauen.

    It is particularly important because this living space must be attractive for all people. It must also be possible to live an individual life here. Also with a view to emigration and a shortage of skilled labour.

  • Women and work

    Here you will find current event offers.

    General information on this topic can still be found under the category Women.

  • Women in politics

    Women in politics - strengthening diversity, shaping the future

    Women in politics are not a "nice-to-have", but a democratic necessity. Our society is diverse - and this must also be reflected in political decision-making processes. Despite progress, women are still underrepresented in local, state and federal politics. This must change.

    Current events and training courses can be found here

  • Womanhood and parenthood

    Die Beratung zu Schwangerschaft, Sexualität und Familienplanung VARIA lädt am 23. November um 19 Uhr zu einem digitalen Vortrag ein.

    The programme is called “From Maternity Leave to Parental Leave” and focuses on this new stage of life: becoming parents.

    You can find details of the event, contact details and registration information on the poster