She for Democracy
A democracy needs women! Half of the political power should be in the hands of women; instead, there are often lone female fighters among a majority of men. We are far from having a diverse representation of women in German politics, because women are still underrepresented in political bodies. Whether in the Bundestag, in state governments or in city councils: Men occupy significantly more offices and decision-making positions at all levels.
With the She for Democracy programme, the Equal Opportunities Office of TU Dortmund University, together with the Equal Opportunities Office of the City of Dortmund and Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts, aims to motivate women with diverse experiences and backgrounds to get involved in local politics.
Over the course of seven months, the participants get to know the political structures in Dortmund, talk to experienced women from Dortmund's political groups, build networks and strengthen their personal skills in workshops. They are encouraged to contribute their knowledge to Dortmund's local politics and play an active role in shaping the city's future.
Further information
Review She for Democracy 2023
You can find a review of the She for Democracy programfrom 2023 in the program overview (in German), in the information flyer (in German) and in our "News" section.