Publications

A Strong Commitment Against Human Trafficking The first National Action Plan to prevent and combat human trafficking sends a clear signal in the fight against this serious human rights violation. With 126 concrete measures, the German Federal Government has adopted a strategic roadmap to enhance efficiency and ensure measurable progress. - Better protection for victims - Stronger law enforcement - Expanded prevention efforts - Enhanced cooperation

According to the 2023 Status Reports on Domestic Violence and on Gender-based Offences against Women, the number of offences recorded by the police in these areas has risen in recent years. With the Protection against Violence Strategy based on the Istanbul Convention, the Federal Government has formulated verifiable goals for combating violence against women and domestic violence and underpinned them with concrete policies, resources, timetables and responsibilities.

This concise brochure summarises the key findings and recommendations of the 17th Report on Children and Youth. The Federal Government tasked an independent expert commission with producing the 17th Report on Children and Youth which was published in September 2024. On the one hand, as a comprehensive report, it sets out the current situation of the young generation in Germany – like every third Report on Children and Youth does –, and on the other hand, it analyses aspirations...

Are you considering placing your child for adoption? This brochure informs you about the relevant regulations. The requirements and legal consequences of placing a child for adoption are explained in an easy-to-understand manner. You will also receive information about which advice centers can support you.

An important component of the German Federal Government's strategy to counter loneliness is the recurring collection and publication of valid facts and figures on loneliness in Germany. This is being implemented by the Loneliness Network Germany at the Institute for Social Work and Social Education with the ‘Loneliness Barometer’. The Loneliness Barometer 2024 examines the long-term development of the impact and burden of loneliness within the German population (persons 18 years and...

Millions of people in Germany are affected by loneliness. The Federal Government’s strategy to counter loneliness is the first time tackling the issue of loneliness comprehensively and with a variety of measures in Germany. Loneliness has many faces and causes and is not a question of age. The aim of the strategy is to strengthen social connection and shed more light on loneliness in order to prevent and alleviate loneliness in all age groups. The strategy to counter loneliness was...

This booklet addresses the most important questions on the topic of sexual violence against children and adolescents. You will learn how to talk to children about sexual violence, what you can do if you have a concrete suspicion or a hunch, and how young people can be protected from sexual violence and abuse in clubs, institutions, daycare centres, schools or holiday camps.

The Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth has translated the Children's Rights Brochure published in 2022 into English. The Brochure was developed together with the National Coalition Germany - Children's Rights Network and the children's and youth broadcaster KiKA. Children and young people were also actively involved in the development. The brochure provides an overview of children's rights in a child-friendly and illustrative way.

In June 2023, the Independent Advisory Board on Work-Care Reconciliation (Unabhängiger Beirat für die Vereinbarkeit von Pflege und Beruf) presented the second report. With this report, the Board is putting forward a detailed model for reforming caregiver leave and family caregiver leave, and for introduc­ing a tax-funded family caregiver allowance. One of the Advisory Board’s key concerns is to promote a more gender-equitable sharing of long-term care responsibilities, as women are still...

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...