Antidiskriminierungsverband Deutschland e. V.

The Antidiskriminierungsverband Deutschland (advd) is an umbrella organization of independent anti-discrimination offices and counseling centers. With many years of experience in anti-discrimination work, the advd focuses on counseling and empowering those affected by discrimination.

• Anti-Discrimination Counseling: The advd offers a qualified counseling service for those affected by discrimination. This counseling includes psycho-social, legal, political, and social science aspects and supports the processing of discrimination experiences and the enforcement of rights to equal treatment and respect[4].
• Professional Standards and Training: The association promotes the professionalization of anti-discrimination counseling through the development of professional standards and the qualification of counselors. Lectures, workshops, and seminars on topics such as recognizing discrimination and acting competently, qualified anti-discrimination counseling, and reflecting on counseling actions are offered[5].
• Awareness and Change Processes: The advd accompanies awareness and change processes in companies, organizations, and administrations to make discriminatory practices visible and address them[4].

The overarching goal of the advd is to establish a culture of anti-discrimination in Germany. This includes recognizing discrimination as a social reality and everyday experience for many people, increasing awareness of violations of dignity and disadvantages, and enabling discussions about discrimination. The association firmly advocates for the interests and perspectives of those affected by discrimination and particularly works towards the empowerment of structurally disadvantaged individuals and groups[2].

• Comprehensive Support Structures: The advd demands and supports the establishment of a comprehensive support structure consisting of specialized anti-discrimination counseling centers and a wide network of sensitized contact and referral counseling centers. This aims to ensure that those affected by discrimination receive low-threshold and locally available counseling and support services[2][4].
• Lobbying and Public Relations: The association engages in active lobbying and public relations work and seeks constructive cooperation with politics, authorities, the economy, and civil society actors to promote the implementation and safeguarding of the principle of equal treatment[2].
• Research and Documentation: The advd regularly publishes reports and analyses, such as the "Civil Society Situation Report on Anti-Discrimination," to illuminate the extent and dimension of discrimination experiences in Germany and derive targeted recommendations for action.

• Podcast Series and Digital File: The advd produces podcast series on topics such as anti-discrimination and diversity orientation and has developed a "Digital File," a documentation software that assists in the evaluation and documentation of discrimination cases[5].
• Expert Day and Publications: The association organizes expert days and publishes materials to present the results of its analyses and discuss options for action with subject matter experts.

The Antidiskriminierungsverband Deutschland works tirelessly to create a society where discrimination is no longer an everyday experience and advocates for the rights and dignity of all people.

• 1 - https://www.antidiskriminierung.org
• 2 - https://www.antidiskriminierung.org/ber-uns-1
• 3 - https://www.antidiskriminierungsstelle.de/DE/startseite/startseite-node.html
• 4 - https://www.antidiskriminierung.org/ratsuchende
• 5 - https://www.antidiskriminierung.org/ausbildung