Equality

As cross-cutting issues, gender equality and diversity management are central pillars of the BMB’s management tools. The specific tasks are based on existing national and European agreements with a high degree of obligation due to legal requirements. 

Gender equality and diversity management in education

The Working Group for Equality Issues at the Federal Ministry of Education, Science and Research (BMBWF) (in German only) is established in accordance with the Federal Equal Treatment Act (Bundes-Gleichbehandlungsgesetz) and deals with all issues relating to equal treatment and the promotion of women at the Ministry.