Equal opportunities and equality for women

The Basic Law stipulates the promotion of legal and actual equality between women and men as a state task. Local authorities are also obliged to implement this constitutional mandate.

In Rhineland-Palatinate, the municipalities appoint municipal equal opportunity commissioners on the basis of the municipal and county ordinances. Their task is to stand up for the rights and interests of the female residents of the respective municipality. They ensure that the administration and political bodies take the interests of women and girls into account in their decisions. Through public relations work and events, they contribute to a change in awareness in society. In confidential consultation hours, they support women seeking advice and those who are interested. The range of topics includes issues such as reconciling work and family life, returning to work, separation and divorce, social benefits or experiences of violence. In addition, the equal opportunity officers support regional initiatives, projects and plans to improve the situation of women and girls.