Unequal Treatment Based on Certain Characteristics - Certain areas of the administration team up to oppose sexism.
In Germany, nearly 600 organizations and representatives have joined forces to sign a declaration against sexism. Referring to the deep-rooted prevalence of sexism in the country, Justice and Equality Minister Katja Meier (Greens) stated, "Sexism discriminates, excludes, and hinders the growth of individuals." This social issue, she added, often intersects with other forms of discrimination. Their joint mission is to raise awareness beyond legal frameworks and prosecution, focusing on recognizing, showing, and counteracting sexism and sexual harassment.
Social Minister Petra Köpping (SPD) also addressed the conference, affirming, "We're publicly taking a position and committing ourselves to tackling the problem. As a good employer, we'll create a workplace free from discrimination and a secure environment for our employees. I wish more businesses and institutions would follow suit."
Meanwhile, the two deputy prime ministers – Martin Dulig (SPD) and Wolfram Günther (Greens) – echoed Coalition Bündnis 90/Die Grünen echoed the sentiment. As heads of the ministries for Economy and Labor and for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment, and Agriculture, they underscored the importance of a discrimination-free environment in the workplace.
The Saxony State Chancellery spokesperson, Ralph Schreiber, responded to inquiries by noting that the General Equal Treatment Act, in place, prohibits sexual harassment in the workplace and mandates that employers provide a safe, harassment-free working environment. He reaffirmed the seriousness of legal obligations and added that fostering a culture of speaking out against and not tolerating discrimination and violence is already practiced within the State Chancellery.
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Katja Meier, the Justice and Equality Minister from Germany and a member of the Greens party, highlighted the detrimental impact of sexism in the country, stating that it discriminates, excludes, and hinders personal growth. This issue often intersects with other forms of discrimination and requires awareness beyond legal frameworks and prosecution.
The SPD's Social Minister, Petra Köpping, spoke at the same conference, pledging to create a workplace free from discrimination and a secure environment for employees. She urged more businesses and institutions to follow this example, emphasizing the significance of good employer practices.
In response to the issue, Martin Dulig (SPD) and Wolfram Günther (Greens), the two deputy prime ministers, reiterated the importance of a discrimination-free workplace. As heads of the ministries for Economy and Labor and for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment, and Agriculture, they stressed the need to ensure a discrimination-free environment.
In Saxony, the State Chancellery spokesperson, Ralph Schreiber, confirmed that the General Equal Treatment Act prohibits sexual harassment and mandates safe, harassment-free workplaces for employers. He highlighted the commitment to fostering a culture of speaking out against and not tolerating discrimination and violence.
SPD member Lisa Paus, a prominent figure in the fight against sexism, echoed these sentiments, advocating for an active role in combating sexism and sexism-related discrimination in Germany.
