Equal Opportunities Office
Objectives of equality policy - Tasks of the equality body
The diverse tasks of equal opportunities offices are defined by the Bavarian Equal Opportunities Act (BayGlG).
According to Art. 2 BayGlG, the Equal Opportunities Officer promotes the realization of equality between women and men in the public sector.
The objectives of the equality policy are
- Increasing the proportion of women in areas where they are still underrepresented
- Ensuring equal opportunities for women and men
- Promoting the compatibility of family and career
- Equal participation of women and men in committees
- In accordance with Art. 20 BayGlG, a municipal equal opportunities officer also works towards equality between women and men in the family, at work and in society within the scope of the district's responsibilities and financial capacity.
In particular, the Equal Opportunities Officer can act in an advisory capacity, make suggestions, develop initiatives, carry out or support publicity measures and equality-related projects and cooperate with women's associations and organizations.
Legal mandate - background of the equality body
From today's perspective, it is hard to imagine that women in Germany only gained the right to vote in 1918 after a long struggle. Women's suffrage was an important step on the road to legal equality between women and men.
In 1949, equal rights were enshrined in the Basic Law. Article 3 (2) states that "men and women shall have equal rights". In 1994, Article 3 of the Basic Law was supplemented by a further addition: "The state shall promote the effective implementation of equal rights for women and men and shall work towards the elimination of existing disadvantages".
The Bavarian Constitution regulates the equal rights of women and men in Art. 118 Para. 2 "Men and women shall in principle have the same civic rights and duties".
Equality laws have now been passed in all federal states. These regulate the tasks of equal opportunities and women's representatives in a binding manner.
The Bavarian Equal Opportunities Act came into force on 01.07.1996 and was amended on 30.06.2006 and extended indefinitely.
The district of Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen set up an equal opportunities office on August 1, 1990, six years before the Bavarian Equal Opportunities Act came into force.
Gender equality concept
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Courses and events organized by the Equal Opportunities Office
Information on courses and events can usually be found in the press releases.
Exhibition for schools from grade 8 - ECHT KRASS! Young people and sexualized violence
What: The interactive exhibition offers pupils from the 8th grade onwards a framework in which they can deal with aspects of sexism, sexualized violence and protection rights in a playful, knowledge- and action-oriented way. The exhibition is accompanied by experts. More information on the website of the Petze Institute
For whom? School classes, youth groups and interested parties. A visit is possible after further training of the accompanying person.
How: Preparatory teacher training (mandatory when registering the class) Monday, 29.09.2025; 2-6 p.m. at the Bad Tölz - Wolfratshausen District Office
When & where? 15.10 - 28.10.2025 Realschule Bad Tölz (Alter Bahnhofsplatz 5-7)
Opening: Tuesday, 14.10.2025 14:00 at the Realschule Bad Tölz
Women's Fridays 2025
Exciting Women's Fridays are coming up again this year!
Women: They take on the majority of family care work. But they cannot assume that their later pension will be enough to live on. In the past, they were expected to look after their marriage and family. Today, they should/want to be successful in their careers. The expectations placed on women are enormous. And so is the risk of overwork.
These facts about the situation of women were decisive for the Kreisbildungswerk Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen e.V., together with the Equal Opportunities Office of the Bad Tölz District Office, to develop a series of training courses specifically for women last year. Funding from the Bavarian State Ministry of Health, Care and Prevention for women's issues made it possible to hold a new edition of the Women's Fridays this year. The health department, as co-organizer with the Kreisbildungswerk, is looking forward to a new edition and is giving the Ministry of Health's annual topic of menopause its own Friday date.
Workshops and talks will be offered on various afternoons from 2 p.m. to empower women in their different areas of life.
26.09.2025 from 14:00 - 16:30 Lecture & workshop: "The art of repartee - never be speechless again"
26.09.2025 from 17:00 - 20:00 Workshop: "WenDo - Self-confident and strong"
10.10.2015 from 14:00 - 17:00 Workshop: "Strong appearance - What do I radiate?"
10.10.2025 from 17:30 - 20:00 Workshop: "What color type am I? Conscious use of color and effect"
17.10.2025 from 14:00 - 17:30 Lecture & workshop: "When love meets life - a comprehensive look at your retirement provision"
24.10.2025 from 14:00 - 18:00 Lecture & workshop: "Ready for the change? Menopause is a time of change
Registration takes place via the homepage of the Kreisbildungswerk.
Together against domestic violence
Round table "Together against domestic violence" - A strong network for protection, help and prevention
Domestic violence is a serious social problem that can affect people of all ages, genders and backgrounds. Those affected are often under great psychological and physical pressure - making it all the more important that they receive fast and effective support.
The round table "Together against domestic violence" in Bad Tölz-Wolfratshausen brings together specialist agencies, authorities, advice centers, the police, the judiciary and independent organizations with a common goal: To recognize violence, counteract it and effectively help those affected.
Our goals
- Networking and cooperation between all relevant stakeholders in the district
- Improving the support system for those affected
- Raising public awareness of the issue of domestic violence
- Prevention and education to recognize and prevent violence at an early stage
Who is involved?
The members of the round table include:
- Representatives of the police
- Youth and social welfare offices
- Equal Opportunities Officer
- Women's shelters and advice centers
- Schools and daycare centers
- Healthcare facilities
- Judicial authorities
- Independent welfare organizations
Our stance
Violence has no place in our society. The Round Table stands for a clear stance: any form of violence is unacceptable - be it physical, psychological, sexualized or economic. Together, we are committed to respectful, equal and non-violent coexistence.
Contact and further information
If you are affected by domestic violence or know someone who needs help, you can find the flyer here.
Would you like to find out more about the work of the Round Table or become active yourself? Then please feel free to contact us.