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The Bundesstiftung Gleichstellung, founded in May 2021, is a legally capable federal foundation under public law. Its primary mission is to strengthen and promote the equality of women and men in Germany.
The Bundesstiftung Gleichstellung is committed to fulfilling the constitutional mandate from Article 3, Paragraph 2 of the Basic Law, which provides for the actual enforcement of equality between women and men and the elimination of existing disadvantages. The foundation advocates for the promotion of gender justice in all areas of life, particularly in society, politics, economy, and science. Its work is based on scientific foundations and includes dialogue with civil society, science, business, administration, and politics[1][3].
The foundation is led by the Board of Trustees and the Directorate. These bodies ensure the strategic direction and operational implementation of the foundation's goals. The foundation's communication strategy, which aims at visibility and recognition, includes press and public relations, social media, as well as the publication of relevant research results and events[2][3].
The Bundesstiftung Gleichstellung is a central institutional mechanism that scientifically addresses equality issues and connects actors to set new impulses for equality policy. Through its work, the foundation significantly contributes to achieving a fairer and more equal society.
