Strong voices of women: a festival of equality in Düsseldorf!

Strong voices of women: a festival of equality in Düsseldorf!

On March 9, 2025, an important event took place in the Düsseldorf town hall on the occasion of the International Women's Day, which is traditionally celebrated on March 8. The event entitled "The votes of women - political participation yesterday and today" was made by Mayor Dr. Stephan Keller and the office for equality and anti -discrimination organized. The program directorate took over Elisabeth Wilfart, the head of the office for equality and anti -discrimination.

The event focused on achievements and challenges of the political participation of women. Mayor Klaudia Zepuntke opened the celebrations. Dr. Keller could not personally participate, but sent his greetings from the video. In his message, he emphasized the topics of gender equality and equality.

discussion and award ceremony

A central discussion with Prof. Dr. Rita Süssmuth, Ronja Munko and Clara Qianhe Wang. The panel participants shared their experiences and perspectives on the political participation of women. Another highlight of the event was the celebration of the 35th birthday of the Equal Opportunities Committee. In addition, the equality award of the state capital Düsseldorf was awarded to "Kom! Ma - Association for Women's Communication". This price, endowed with 10,000 euros, recognizes the club's many years of work in the field of women's political culture. Dr. Keller said the equality price is making a clear sign of gender justice.

The supporting program included musical contributions from "In the evening with lighting" and Jule Blumt. The event ended with a Come Together, which offered the guests the opportunity to exchange ideas.

background and importance of international women's day

The International Women's Day, which goes back to the workers' movements of the early 20th century, is celebrated on March 8 and has its roots in the United States. According to Südkurier , the day 1975 was institutionalized by the United Nations (UN). However, he not only has to be understood as a holiday, but also as a sign of the ongoing struggle for the rights of women and their equal participation in society.

World Women's Day reminds that the path to equality has not yet been completed. Important topics include education for women, equality in the world of work, healthcare and politics as well as fighting violence against women. Weaknesses in the area of ​​gender justice can still be observed worldwide. Un Women describes progress as "too slow, too fragile and too uneven".

additionally emphasizes bpb.de that gender resistance still exists in many countries. Voting on topics such as legal framework conditions for promoting equality are necessary and have already been initiated by 56 positive legal reforms between 2019 and 2023

International Women's Day therefore not only remains a day of celebration, but a significant signal to draw attention to the existing challenges and to stand up for equality in society. Today's event in Düsseldorf was an important step in this direction.