Frauen aufs Podium

The association Frauen aufs Podium is a non-profit organization that advocates for the promotion of equality between women and men, particularly in politics. The main mission of the association is to create a more equal society by leading and supporting more women into political offices. The association aims to fill 50% of political positions with women to promote a fair and representative democracy.

• Empowerment and Mentoring Programs: Frauen aufs Podium offers a variety of programs aimed at empowering and encouraging women to engage politically. These include regional networks, trial days for the profession of mayor, specialized workshops, and mentoring programs[1].
• Workshops and Events: The association regularly organizes workshops and events that address topics such as role stereotypes, prejudices, and power. These events target various groups, including companies, associations, and universities[2].
• Model Projects: An example of this is the nationwide model project "Mayors in Focus" in Saxony, which aims to make the profession of mayor more visible and attract more women to this office[1].

• Long-term Equality: Frauen aufs Podium works on long-term strategies to accelerate equality in society. This includes bottom-up and top-down approaches based on citizen-friendly communication and a societal consensus[2].
• Inclusive Politics: The association involves men in its efforts, believing that equal opportunities can only be achieved together. Frauen aufs Podium is active in several federal states, including Brandenburg, Hamburg, Bavaria, and Saxony, and supports over 300 politically engaged women[1].
• Financial Support: As a donation-based organization, the association relies on financial support through donations and sponsorship memberships to continue its work[1].

• Communication Studies: Frauen aufs Podium has conducted a comprehensive communication study to identify new approaches to accelerate equality. The study shows how equality could be better implemented through citizen-friendly communication[2].
• Regional Events: The association organizes discussion evenings and workshops with local female politicians to encourage women to engage politically. These events provide a platform for direct discussions and questions[3].

Through its diverse programs and initiatives, Frauen aufs Podium actively advocates for a more equal society and works to strengthen and promote the political participation of women.

• 1 - https://frauenaufspodium.org
• 2 - https://frauenaufspodium.org/gesellschaft-gleichstellung/
• 3 - https://kreisentwicklung-dingolfing-landau.de/mitreden-fuer-wallersdorf/
• 4 - https://www.parlament.gv.at/dokument/XXIV/III/251/fname_224694.pdf
• 5 - https://www.kompetenzz.de/news