ProMädchen - Mädchenhaus Düsseldorf e.V.

ProMädchen - Mädchenhaus Düsseldorf e.V. is a non-profit, feminist association that has been active as a recognized provider of free youth welfare since its founding in 1989. The association is dedicated to supporting and promoting girls and young women, with a strong focus on counseling, education, and prevention.

• Counseling Center: ProMädchen offers free and anonymous counseling for girls and young women on topics such as violence, sexualized violence, eating disorders, and bullying. This counseling can be accessed in person, by phone, or via email[3][4][5].
• Girls' Meeting Leyla: The open girls' meeting provides a safe and creative environment for cooking together, film sessions, and other activities. There is also an open internet café and a wide range of media offerings[3][4].
• Prevention and Project Work: ProMädchen is engaged in prevention and project work in schools and the community, particularly on topics such as media, inclusion, love, and friendship[4].
• Anonymous Crisis Facility: Since 2017, ProMädchen has offered an anonymous crisis facility for girls and young women in threatening situations, including protection from violence, sexualized violence, forced marriage, and other forms of threats[4].

The main mission of ProMädchen is to support and empower girls and young women in their personal and social development. The association advocates for the social and equal participation of girls and young women, especially for those with a migration background. ProMädchen emphasizes the importance of physical and mental integrity, self-determination over one's own body, sexual orientation, and cultural identity[3][4].

ProMädchen is committed to developing long-term and sustainable solutions for the challenges faced by girls and young women. This includes inclusive opening for girls with disabilities, as demonstrated in the project "Girls Make Inclusion!" and providing resources and support that meet the diverse needs of the target group[2][4].