Equal Opportunities Office
Equal opportunities, participation and rights for all - the aim of the City of Aachen's equality policy is to establish equal rights for all genders in all areas of life. In doing so, it stands on the ground of the Basic Law and works to realize the mission of supporting all people in their efforts to develop without stereotypes.
What is equality?
The broad range of tasks does not only include recurring tasks. New topics are also being added and new opportunities for implementing equality work are opening up.
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Networking
The Equal Opportunities Office is involved in many different collaborations and committees. Selected networks are presented below.
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City of Aachen
Violence
Violence against women is a key issue in gender equality work. When looking at the statistics on assaults on women, the figures have risen continuously and significantly in recent years. Digitalization has also led to the development of other forms of violence, such as cyberstalking, cyberbullying and deep-fake videos.
Consulting
Here you can find help if you are looking for advice or support in difficult life situations. We ourselves cannot offer advice directly to citizens, but we can help you find contacts in the city.
Pregnancy conflicts
Are you unintentionally pregnant? This page provides you with specific information on both the legal aspects and the practical issues of a possible abortion: Where do I go and in what order? How much does an abortion cost? And are there any options for covering the costs?
Time for childcare?! Wishes and needs
The number of working mothers has been rising steadily for years, while the number of working fathers remains constantly high. The question of how to reconcile family and career is therefore an issue for all parents and has not lost any of its topicality.
Overview of advice centers
Find help quickly if you are looking for advice or support in difficult life situations.
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Publications
Here you will find all published information such as brochures, help telephone or the equality plan of the Equal Opportunities Office.
Laws
Article 3 of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany
Article 3 of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany guarantees equality before the law, equal rights of the sexes and prohibits discrimination and preferential treatment on the basis of certain characteristics. It is therefore a right to equality.
§ Section 5 of the NRW Municipal Code - Equality between women and men
Equality between men and women in the municipalities. The Equal Opportunities Officer is not subject to any instructions and is free to make decisions within her field of activity.
Federal Equal Opportunities Act - BGleiG
The Federal Act on Gender Equality in Federal Enterprises (e.g. ministries) and Federal Courts. It is intended to prevent gender discrimination.
State Equal Opportunities Act - LGG
The counterpart to the Federal Equal Opportunities Act. Describes the tasks and powers of an equal opportunities officer at state level and in the municipalities. It also sets out procedures for the entire administration (e.g. formulations in gender-equitable language)