News on the topic of women and girls

Endowed with 1,500 euros, the prize honors special commitment and outstanding achievements in the cultural, social and socio-political field.

In 2026, from Friday, February 27 to Friday, March 13, Women's Week will once again invite people to engage with issues of equality, participation and feminist counter-proposals.

Mathematics, computer science, natural sciences and technology are considered male domains. On Thursday, April 23, schoolgirls from the 5th grade onwards can get inspired by these disciplines.

The current situation in Iran is confusing and the number of demonstrators killed and arrested is alarming. Many people with connections to the country live in Offenbach.

Last week, the city opened this year's Orange Days with a visible and varied program. The international campaign focuses on violence against women.

In Offenbach, State Secretary for Social Affairs Manuela Strube handed over a grant of around 750,000 euros for the removal of barriers in the women's and children's home.

How can women and girls feel safer when going out at night and what can event organizers and club operators do to ensure respectful interaction? Answers were sought at the fourth dialog forum

Offenbach supports the Berlin association "Heimwegtelefon", where volunteers phone callers home safely at night.

To kick off the campaign, the members of the working group against domestic and sexualized violence, Mayor Dr. Schwenke and Dr. Inga Halwachs, Municipal Women's Representative, met in front of the town hall.

Lord Mayor Dr. Felix Schwenke will be behind the sales counter at the Beck bakery in Bieberer Straße on 25 November from 1 to 2 pm.

Offenbach is once again taking part in UN Women's global "Orange the World" campaign with numerous campaigns, exhibitions and events until December 10.

On Friday, October 24, the city of Offenbach awarded the Uff Prize for the fifth time to companies that promote the compatibility of work, family and care with exemplary concepts.

Offenbach relies on firm structures for equal opportunities. The Women's Office ensures that equality is politically desired, financed and implemented.

In close cooperation with the police, youth welfare office and counseling centers, women and children affected by violence are to be better protected and the provisions of the Istanbul Convention implemented.

The Heimwegtelefon is a nationwide service for people who are out and about at night and feel unsafe. Volunteers accompany people on their way and ensure safety in public spaces.

The goal is a municipal action plan that structurally anchors the principles of the Istanbul Convention - for a life without violence in Offenbach.

The new mini-brochure from the Women's Office summarizes all the important help available in Offenbach in the event of violence against women. It is available free of charge at central locations in the city.

Women's refuges are vital shelters for those who would otherwise have no security. The need for action can now be better addressed.

The Mädchen-Etage and the KJK Sandgasse invite all girls between the ages of 6 and 18 to take part in the colorful program for International Girls' Day.

Around International Women's Day on March 8, the Women's Office invites you to discuss, be inspired, dance together, be loud and develop perspectives for women.