Publications

Publications

• 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 21, 2021

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

  Sprache: Englisch

  

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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 ...

• May 10, 2021

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  Parenting in Germany

  Summary of the Expert Commission’s Report

  

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  „Parenting in Germany“ provides informations on key findings of the Ninth Family Report presented by an independent commission of seven scientists. The commission examined the changing realities of parents and children and developed recommendations on how policy can support families more effectively.

• Mar 23, 2021

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  Gender equality policy for boys and men in Germany

  A dossier on a cooperative gender equality policy

  

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  Equal opportunity policy based on partnership focuses equally on women and men and provides support where there are disadvantages. The dossier describes how these policies already address and mobilize boys and men as active subjects as well as beneficiaries. In addition, there is an overview of the current state of research and developments in the field. It also illustrates present and future challenges and opens up new perspectives and horizons – for a modern society in which partnership ...

• Mar 12, 2021

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  Women and Men in Germany

  

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  This brochure illustrates where Germany stands in terms of gender equality.

• Mar 11, 2021

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  Growing up digitally

  The Family Media Guide

  

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  The brochure of the initiative “SCHAU HIN! Was dein Kind mit Medien macht“ (LOOK! How your child uses media) provides parents with everyday tips on the media usage of their childs. Parents can help their children learn how to use media – with joy but without any danger. “SCHAU HIN!“ is a joint initiative by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, the two public TV broadcasters Das Erste and ZDF, and the health insurance AOK - Die Gesundheitskasse.

• Mar 1, 2021

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  Pflegeausbildung aktuell“ (englisch)

  Informationen zu Pflegeausbildungen nach dem Pflegeberufegesetz ab 1.1.2020

  

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  Durch das Berufsbild „Pflegefachfrau/Pflegefachmann“ werden die Berufe der Altenpflege, der Gesundheits- und Krankenpflege und der Gesundheits- und Kinderkrankenpflege seit dem 1.1.2020 in einer generalistischen Ausbildung zusammengeführt. Die Auszubildenden werden dazu befähigt, Menschen aller Altersstufen zu pflegen. Der Flyer „Pflegeausbildung aktuell“ (Englisch) ist eine Kurzinformation für Ausbildungsinteressierte. Der Ablauf der neuen Pflegeausbildungen und die Zugangsvoraussetzungen ...

• Jan 22, 2021

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  National Dementia Strategy

  Following the adoption of the German National Dementia Strategy in 2020, the English translation of the strategy is now published as short version

  

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  With the National Dementia Strategy, Germany is participating in addressing a global challenge. Currently there are over 50 million people living with dementia worldwide. In 2012, the World Health Organisation declared dementia as a public health priority. In 2017, it published the ‚Global action plan on the public health response to dementia 2017-2025‘ and called on its member states to take comprehensive action on behalf of people with dementia at national levels. In adopting the National ...

• Jan 22, 2021

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  National Dementia Strategy

  Following the adoption of the German National Dementia Strategy in 2020, the English translation of the strategy is now published as long version

  

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  With the National Dementia Strategy, Germany is participating in addressing a global challenge. Currently there are over 50 million people living with dementia worldwide. In 2012, the World Health Organisation declared dementia as a public health priority. In 2017, it published the ‚Global action plan on the public health response to dementia 2017-2025‘ and called on its member states to take comprehensive action on behalf of people with dementia at national levels. In adopting the National ...

• Jan 6, 2021

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  Protecting Women against Violence

  Best Practices from all over Europe

  

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  Best Practices from all over Europe. Key findings of the Informal Meeting of EU Gender Equality Ministers on 20 November 2020.