Deutscher Juristinnenbund
The
Deutscher Juristinnenbund e.V. (djb)
editThe 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.
Main Mission and Values
editThe 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].
Key Products and Services
edit- Training and Scientific Events: The djb regularly offers training and scientific events to strengthen the legal and economic expertise of its members.
- Lobbying and Political Influence: The organization influences legislative processes through statements and legal opinions and participates in proceedings before the Federal Constitutional Court.
- Publications and Media Work: The djb publishes the "Zeitschrift des Deutschen Juristinnenbundes" (djbZ), which discusses current issues in women's rights policy. Additionally, the organization runs the podcast "Justitias Töchter - Der Podcast zu feministischer Rechtspolitik"[2].
- International and Regional Networking: The djb works regionally, nationally, and internationally with state associations and regional groups in Germany as well as in cities like Brussels, Madrid, Paris, and Washington, D.C. Collaboration also exists with the European Women Lawyers Association (EWLA)[2].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
edit- Equality in Leadership Positions: The djb conducts the project "Aktionärinnen fordern Gleichberechtigung," which aims to address and change the underrepresentation of women in top management. Companies are surveyed regarding their goals and strategies for filling leadership positions, and the results are analyzed in studies[1].
- Support for Young Talent: The organization is committed to supporting and networking young female jurists and economists.
- Memory Politics and Public Campaigns: The djb is active with traveling exhibitions and public campaigns to anchor feminist and legal policy issues in the public sphere[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.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deutscher_Juristinnenbund
- 2 - https://www.djb.de/ueber-uns/der-djb-stellt-sich-vor
- 3 - https://www.judobund.de/service/best-practice
- 4 - https://www.judobund.de/judo-und-gesellschaft/integration-durch-judo/engagierte-vereine
- 5 - https://www.djb.de/ueber-uns/mitgliedschaft