Bochum Event Pushes for Greater Women’s Role in Local Politics
A recent event at the German Mining Museum in Bochum brought together experts and local officials to discuss women's representation in politics. The 'Be the Change: Women for Democracy' initiative, supported by NETZWERK ARTIKEL 3, explored ways to increase women's visibility and participation in local government. The event took place on Tuesday, November 4.
Dr. David H. Gehne and Hanna Schömann, M.A., kicked off the event by presenting current data on women's representation in municipal bodies. Mag. Maria Pernegger followed, delving into media portrayals of female politicians and their impact on public perception. Prof. Dr. Barbara Thiessen then spoke about structural barriers hindering women's political participation.
The event was moderated by Andrea Blome, who led two panel discussions on women’s visibility and the intersection of democracy and gender equality. Participants included three members from Poli-Tisch and Lünen’s Equal Opportunities Officer, Heike Tatsch. The project is implemented in cooperation with the EAF Berlin.
The insights gained from the event will form the basis for Lünen’s delegation to further develop the local Poli-Tisch initiative. The goal is to strengthen municipal efforts to promote women and sustainably increase their representation in political bodies. The initiative aims to raise the visibility of women in local government, fostering a more inclusive and representative democracy.
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