

Wichtiger Hinweis
Gender Equality
Gender Equality
The Office for Gender Equality supports all residents of Erlangen and employees of the City of Erlangen. We aim to realize the fundamental right to gender equality in all areas of social life and view this as a cross-cutting priority.
A profile of the Office for Gender Equality can be found in the city newsletter “Rathausplatz 1”—March 2025 issue.
We work to ensure that the equality of women, men and all genders is taken into account in measures, decisions and plans by the city. Together with other institutions and committed individuals, we develop projects and create offers for citizens in the area of gender equality.
We are your point of contact if you need advice and support in cases of gender discrimination, whether in the workplace, in public spaces or in the social environment. We provide advice and mediation on issues such as balancing family responsibilities and work, problems with colleagues and superiors or experiencing sexual harassment. You are also welcome to contact us if you need information on networks, facilities or specialist and advice centers. We provide information on all topics relating to gender equality.
Our advice is always strictly confidential.
News
Project on female genital mutilation
The project "Strengthening human rights - countering FGM/C" is a cooperation between the Equal Opportunities Office of the City of Erlangen, the Equal Opportunities Office of Erlangen-Höchstadt and the Health Region plus ERH & ER.
What does the new bay. Equality Act for Erlangen?
After more than ten years of struggle, the now 25-year-old Bavarian Equal Opportunities Act has finally been amended.
International Women's Day
March 8 is International Women's Day...
Dark field study confirms the need for protection against violence
In November 2025, the city council defined "protection against violence" as a priority in the first equality action plan. The current dark field study "LeSuBiA" confirms the urgency: a large proportion of domestic violence remains unreported, and women*, young people and queer people are particularly affected.
European Charter for Equality - City is a new member
Following the unanimous decision of the City Council on November 27, 2025, the City of Erlangen has officially joined the European Charter for Equality between Women and Men at Local Level.
Strong voices and new perspectives: reading tips
As part of International Women's Day, we are presenting an exciting selection of books that shed light on different facets of feminism, diversity and social commitment.
Facts and figures on the International Women's Day
Did you know that women in Germany earn on average 16% less than men and spend almost 29 hours a week doing unpaid care work?
Girls' Day & Boys' Day 2026
Practicing equality and equal opportunities to promote young talent at the City of Erlangen.
A City of Diversity and Cohesion
Following anti-Semitic attacks against members of the Jewish community at Christopher Street Day (CSD), Erlangen's city leadership has taken a clear stand.
Project on female genital mutilation
The project "Strengthening human rights - countering FGM/C" is a cooperation between the Equal Opportunities Office of the City of Erlangen, the Equal Opportunities Office of Erlangen-Höchstadt and the Health Region plus ERH & ER.
What does the new bay. Equality Act for Erlangen?
After more than ten years of struggle, the now 25-year-old Bavarian Equal Opportunities Act has finally been amended.
International Women's Day
March 8 is International Women's Day...
Dark field study confirms the need for protection against violence
In November 2025, the city council defined "protection against violence" as a priority in the first equality action plan. The current dark field study "LeSuBiA" confirms the urgency: a large proportion of domestic violence remains unreported, and women*, young people and queer people are particularly affected.
European Charter for Equality - City is a new member
Following the unanimous decision of the City Council on November 27, 2025, the City of Erlangen has officially joined the European Charter for Equality between Women and Men at Local Level.
Strong voices and new perspectives: reading tips
As part of International Women's Day, we are presenting an exciting selection of books that shed light on different facets of feminism, diversity and social commitment.
Facts and figures on the International Women's Day
Did you know that women in Germany earn on average 16% less than men and spend almost 29 hours a week doing unpaid care work?
Girls' Day & Boys' Day 2026
Practicing equality and equal opportunities to promote young talent at the City of Erlangen.
A City of Diversity and Cohesion
Following anti-Semitic attacks against members of the Jewish community at Christopher Street Day (CSD), Erlangen's city leadership has taken a clear stand.
Resources and Support
Counseling center of the women's shelter:
Tannery 4
91054 Erlangen
Availability:
Wednesday: 14:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 17:00 - 19:00
Friday: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Phone: 09131 25 8 78
E-mail: frauenhauserlangen@web.de
Website: www.frauenhaus-erlangen.de/
The advice centre for all questions relating to sexualized violence for girls and women who have experienced violence. Counseling is free, confidential and anonymous if desired.
Telephone: 09131 / 20 97 20
E-mail: info@frauennotruf-erlangen.de
Website of the women's helpline
NOTRUF e. V.
Hauptstr. 33
91054 Erlangen
The women's shelter in Erlangen offers all women whose partners use violence, together with their children, safe, anonymous and temporary accommodation, advice and support.
Telephone: 09131/25872
Available at any time!
E-mail: frauenhauserlangen@web.de
Website: www.frauenhaus-erlangen.de/
Counseling center of the women's shelter:
Tannery 4
91054 Erlangen
Phone: 09131 25 8 78
Availability
Wednesday: 14:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 17:00 - 19:00
Friday: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Free advice around the clock in a total of 18 languages, including sign language and plain language.
Tel: +(49) 116 016
Further information on the "Violence against women" helpline can be found here.
Vielen Betroffenen von sexualisierter Gewalt fällt es zunächst sehr schwer, über das Erlebte zu sprechen, oder die Tat bei der Polizei anzuzeigen. Oft spielen Scham, Selbstvorwürfe oder Angst eine Rolle.
Das ist eine völlig normale Reaktion!
Es ist in dieser Situation allerdings wichtig, für eine spätere Anzeige so schnell wie möglich Spuren zu sichern. Bei der sogenannten vertrauliche Spurensicherung kann dies geschehen, ohne dass sich direkt für oder gegen eine Anzeige entschieden werden muss.
Die vertrauliche Spurensicherung ist kostenlos.
In Erlangen können Sie in folgenden Abteilungen der Universitätsklinik die vertrauliche Spurensicherung durchführen lassen:
Weitere Informationen: Vertrauliche Spurensicherung in Mittelfranken - Gleichstellungsstelle der Stadt Nürnberg (nuernberg.de)
Erlangen criminal investigation department:
Tel: +(49) 09131 / 760 209
Availability:
Around the clock
Representative of the Central Franconian police for victims of crime
Help for men is available from the Institute for Social and Cultural Work (ISKA) in Nuremberg.
Tel: +(49) 0911 / 27 29 98 20
Further services for men:
The Weisse Ring is the local contact for victim support and crime prevention.
Contact person is ElkeYassin-Radowsky: 09195 / 7999
Further information can be found at: Erlangen-Höchstadt (district)/Erlangen (city) (weisser-ring.de)
Free and anonymous advice for pregnant women, their immediate environment and professionals.
Available on the telephone number 0800 40 40 020.
Further information can be found here.
State-approved advice center for pregnancy issues of the city of Erlangen
Tel +(49) 09131 / 86 - 2295
E-mail: schwangerenberatung@stadt.erlangen.de
Availability
Monday: 8:00 -12:00 and 13:00 - 18:00
Tuesday: 8:00 -12:00 and 13:00 - 16:00
Wednesday: 8:00 -12:00 and 13:00 - 16:00
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
The University Hospital Erlangen offers a gynecological consultation specifically for girls and women with disabilities. Further information can be found here.
We - the Early Help Coordination Center (KoKi) - are here for you. Telephone advice on problems during pregnancy, uncertainties with the child, increased crying, sleeping problems and feeding difficulties is available at any time.
Tel: +(49) 09131 / 86 - 3040
Tel: +(49) 09131 / 86 - 1701
Tel: +(49) 09131 / 86 - 1779
Tel: +(49) 09131 / 86 - 1868
Tel: +(49) 09131 / 86 - 3220
Once a month, the Network Women's Group Meeting Erlangen meets at the Women's Center Erlangen (or online if necessary). This is where feminist activists, whether interested individuals or representatives of associations and institutions, exchange ideas and plan joint projects.
Information and registration: frauengruppentreffen.erlangen@gmail.com
More Information
Contact
Equal Opportunities Office
Anschrift
Öffnungszeiten
Additional individual appointments