Publications

Feb 4, 2022

Flyer

Letter of protection against female genital mutilation (Schutzbrief gegen weibliche Genitalverstümmelung)

Language: English

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The letter of protection against female genital mutilation provides information on the criminal liability of female genital mutilation, including when carried out abroad, and on the possible loss of the residence permit. Above all, it protects against female genital mutilation in the countries of origin during holiday periods and can be carried in the passport. The protection letter can help families face social and family pressure in their countries of origin. The main target group is the ...
Jan 10, 2022

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20 years since the Second UN World Ageing Plan and since the UNECE Regional Implementation Strategy

Country Report - Federal Republic of Germany

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This National Report by the Federal Republic of Germany on the fourth assessment and evaluation cycle for implementing the Madrid International Plan of Action on Ageing and its Regional Implementation Strategy (MIPAA/RIS) is being presented 20 years after the passing of the MIPAA and commitment to the RIS by the 56 UNECE countries.
Jan 3, 2022

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Parental Allowance and Parental Leave

The Federal Parental Allowance and Parental Leave Act

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This brochure informs you in detail and in a citizen-friendly language about the legal regulations on Parental Allowance, Parental Allowance Plus and parental leave. You will also find clear examples and helpful tips to make your individual planning easier.
Dec 16, 2021

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Family today. Data, Facts, Trends

Family Report 2020

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The report contains, among other things, current data about family life and a comprehensive description of benefits, effects and trends relating to families and family policies.
Oct 1, 2021

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Guide to Maternity Protection

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With the new Maternity Protection Act, a reform of maternity legislation entered into force as of 1 January 2018. The brochure “Guide to Maternity Protection“ in English provides you with ample information on key aspects of maternity protection. In the annex, alongside further legal provisions, you will find the legal text on the new Maternity Protection Act.
Sep 7, 2021

Publication

Dritter Gleichstellungsbericht - Eine Zusammenfassung des Gutachtens - Englisch

Third Gender Equality Report - Summary of the Expert Opinion

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The Expert Opinion of the Third Gender Equality Report of the Federal Government addresses the issue of how digitalisation can be shaped in a gender-equitable way.
Sep 1, 2021

Flyer

Parental Allowance

Parental Allowance in Germany - An Overview

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This flyer provides a comprehensive overview of Parental Allowance. The flyer also offers useful tips on how to apply for Parental Allowance and explains where future parents can get more detailed information.
Aug 3, 2021

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Volunteering in Germany

Key Findings of the Fifth German Survey on Volunteering (FWS 2019)

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The German Survey on Volunteering (Deutscher Freiwilligensurvey, FWS) has, for two decades, provided the basis for drawing up a report on the current state of affairs and on developments affecting volunteering in Germany. This telephone-based representative study of the German population aged 14 and above has been conducted for this purpose every five years since 1999. This short report presents the key findings of the Fifth German Survey on Volunteering, which was conducted in 2019.
Jul 21, 2021

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Beijing +25 Report of the Federal Republic of Germany

Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and Adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995) Report to UNECE

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The Beijing Declaration with its Platform for Action was adopted in 1995 at the Fourth World Conference of Women in Beijing. It is considered one of the most significant international gender equality resolutions. The 25th Anniversary of the Beijing Declaration has an essential influence on international gender equality politics. The present report shows the German Government’s provisions undertaken between 2014 and 2019 concerning the Beijing Declaration’s twelve focal points. This report ...
Jun 18, 2021

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Minimum standards for the protection of refugees in refugee accommodation centres

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In spring 2016, the German Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth and UNICEF launched a national, multi-partner initiative to improve the protection, care and support of women and children living in refugee accommodation centres. As a result of their work, the members of the joint initiative published the first uniform nationwide “Minimum Standards for the Protection of Refugees and Migrants in Refugee Accommodation Centres” in Germany. The Standards have been ...