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The Deutscher Juristinnenbund e.V. (djb) is a non-profit organization founded in 1948 in Dortmund, consisting of female jurists, economists, and business economists. The djb is based in Berlin and follows the tradition of the German Juristinnenverein founded in 1914.
The main mission of the djb is to promote equality and equal treatment of genders in all areas of society. The organization advocates for the advancement of law in all fields and the legal protection of the living situation of women, children, and older people. The djb is independent, non-partisan, and non-denominational, and thrives on its over 5500 members from various professions and generations[2].
The Deutscher Juristinnenbund e.V. is a central actor in promoting equality and equal treatment in Germany and beyond, and its work has a significant impact on the legal and social landscape.