Gender Mainstreaming

Gender mainstreaming is based on the recognition that there is no such thing as a gender-neutral policy. In other words, politics and government always have specific effects on women and men.

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Institutions, companies, programmes, laws, regulations, measures, etc. must take into account the interests of women as well as men and must contribute towards overcoming existing inequalities and injustices. The observance of gender interests is also a quality standard in the area of research.

The Federal Government has established an equal opportunities policy based on the political strategy of gender mainstreaming as a universal guiding principle and horizontal task. The Federal Government is thus participating in world-wide activities aimed at the more effective implementation of an equal opportunities policy.