Registration: Registration link
Fee: Free
Location: digital (live)
Money Drives Gender Equality
Each year, University Day focuses on a specific aspect of gender-based violence. This year, the focus is on how money and power—and their unequal distribution between the genders—influence women’s lives and their participation in society, whether in the context of megatrends like digitalization and AI or financial dependence at home.
Through the Ludwigsburg University Day on the Implementation of the Istanbul Convention, the five local universities and the gender equality officers of the city and county are drawing attention to various aspects of the Istanbul Convention. Experts from both theory and practice will shed light on the topic and build bridges between their disciplines.
Organizers: The City of Ludwigsburg’s Equal Opportunity Officer in cooperation with the Academy of Performing Arts Baden-Württemberg, Ludwigsburg University of Public Administration and Finance, Ludwigsburg Protestant University, Ludwigsburg University of Education, and the Equal Opportunity Officer of the Ludwigsburg District Office
For further information, please refer to the enclosed flyer.
Registration: Not required
Fee: Free
Location: Ludwigsburg Cultural Center, Wilhelmstraße 9/1, Foyer, 1st Floor, Ludwigsburg
This traveling exhibition presents social and scientific perspectives on the issue of sexual violence against children and adolescents. The aim is to raise public awareness of this often-taboo topic. It was initiated by the artist Nezilla and is supported academically by Prof. Dr. Julia Wege. In addition to an art installation by Nezilla, the exhibition features works by Felicitas Yang, Armando Milano, and Julius Wolf. The local organization Frauen für Frauen e.V. offers guided tours and, upon request, accompanies visitors who are unsure whether viewing the exhibition might be too emotionally distressing for them.
The exhibition is open to the public free of charge from November 25, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. (opening) through November 17, 2026, during the cultural center’s regular hours of operation.
Please refer to the enclosed flyer for further information.
Organizers: The Equal Opportunity Officer of the City of Ludwigsburg in cooperation with the Equal Opportunity Officer of the Ludwigsburg District Office
Registration: None
Fee: Free
Location & Time: Rathausplatz , 71638 Ludwigsburg, 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
To mark International Men’s Day, the organizers are calling for a rally titled “No Violence Against Women” at Rathausplatz in Ludwigsburg.
You can also find information on the attached flyer.
Organizers:Ludwigsburg Alliance Against Human Trafficking and (Forced) Prostitution in the City and District of Ludwigsburg, Zeromacho Deutschland e.V., and Scala GmbH Ludwigsburg
Registration: gleichstellungsbeauftragte[at]landkreis-ludwigsburg.de
Fee: Free
Location: Ludwigsburg District Office, Kreishaus, Hindenburgstraße 40, Large Conference Room
Prevention Rather Than Cure—From Early Detection to Modern Treatment
A variety of expert presentations aim to address uncertainties, promote an open and active approach to preventive care, and raise awareness of cancer and cardiovascular diseases:
- Can cancer be prevented through screening, and if so, how?
- Which cancer screening tests are recommended at what ages?
- Modern methods of early detection and treatment for prostate cancer.
- Risk factors and preventive measures related to cardiovascular diseases.
All interested individuals—men, women, and people of other gender identities—are cordially invited to attend. Following the presentation, there will be time for discussion over light refreshments. For more information, please see the attached flyer.
Organizer: Equal Opportunity Officer of the Ludwigsburg District Office
Registration: Not required
Fee: Free
Location: Remseck am Neckar (county seat), Aldingen district, Haus der Bürger,
How can you manage everyday family life when work, children, appointments, and your own personal goals all come together? At the Family Afternoon, you’ll find practical tips, personalized advice, and plenty of information on topics such as careers, returning to work, child care, health, and everyday family life. There are also hands-on activities for children, an “empowerment” scavenger hunt, and childcare services. Please see the attached flyer for more details.
Organizers: Equal OpportunityOfficers for the Labor Market at the Ludwigsburg Employment Agency and the Ludwigsburg District Job Center, along with the Ludwigsburg District Equal Opportunity Officer, in cooperation with the City of Remseck am Neckar
Oct. 9, 2026 | Intensive Course "Not with Me!" Violence Prevention, Assertiveness, and Self-Defense for Girls
Registration: budokwai.steinheim[at]web.de; For questions, call 07144 885117
Fee: Free
Location & Time: Budokwai Steinheim Sports and Martial Arts School, entrance at Bahnhofstraße 1, 71711 Steinheim an der Murr; 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Organizer: Budokwai Steinheim Sports and Martial Arts School in cooperation with the Ludwigsburg District Equal Opportunity Officer
To mark International Day of the Girl, a three-hour program titled “Not with Me!” will be held for girls ages 6 to 10. Through playful and age-appropriate activities, participants will learn to recognize their own boundaries, say “no” with confidence, and stand up for themselves in difficult situations.
The program includes role-playing games, exercises involving wrestling and roughhousing, interactive stories, as well as practical exercises and simple self-defense techniques.
The course is led by Stefan Stöhr, a certified specialist in conflict management and self-defense, as well as the instructor for the “Not with Me!” and “Women’s Self-Confidence” programs. He is assisted by a female assistant instructor.
July 7, 2026 | 7:00–8:00 p.m. | Made Invisible: Women with a History of Migration in Prostitution
Registration: Registration link
Fee: Free
Location & Time: Online (live), 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
This talk sheds light on the current situation regarding prostitution in Germany, debunks common myths, and shows how this issue affects us all. Because this isn’t just about marginalized groups. It’s about human dignity. The Nordic model would be a good option for protecting women, defending their dignity, and ensuring that the stigma is shifted—this lecture will also address that.
Finally, we’ll also examine how we can all take on social responsibility and what each of us can do individually.
Organizers: Forum Internationaler Frauen BW andthe Ludwigsburg Alliance Against Human Trafficking and (Forced) Prostitution in the City and District of Ludwigsburg
Registration: www.landkreis-ludwigsburg.de/fraueninfotage
Fee: free of charge
Location: online (live) & presence
The FRAUEN INFOTAGE 2026 from May 4 to 8 will focus on the concerns and professional lives of women. This year's focus: "Perspectives for tomorrow". A colorful mix of offers characterizes the free program week. Further information at: www.landkreis-ludwigsburg.de/fraueninfotage
Organizers: Employment agencies, job centers and equal opportunities officers as well as the head of the ZD.BB project "The Chänce - Weiterbildungsscout" from the Stuttgart region
27.02.26 | Equal Pay Day
In 2026, Equal Pay Day in Germany will be held under the motto "equal pay every day!" - "Equal pay every day!"
This day of action makes it clear that 2026 is Equal Pay Day on February 27. This means that women will work for free for 57 days from January 1.
The gap between the average gross hourly wages of women and men in Germany (known as the gender pay gap) is currently 16%. The situation is even worse in Baden-Württemberg: Here, the gender pay gap is still at 20%. In the public sector too, the gender pay gap is still at 4% across Germany. The main reasons for the pay inequality are that women often work in sectors and occupations with low pay levels and more frequently work part-time. In most couple households in Germany, men continue to contribute a larger share of income than women. Only in one in ten couple households (10.3%, as of 2025) did the woman have a higher net income than her spouse or partner.
Between women and men with the same "labor market-relevant characteristics", i.e. the same education and similar professional position, there is also still a pay gap of 6% (so-called adjusted gender pay gap) at the expense of women.
You can find the explanatory video here. Further information on the topic can be found here: State Agency for Civic Education and State Statistical Office
18.03.26 | 10.30 - 12.00 | Reading: Violence against women and femicides. (copy 1)
Registration until 16.03.26: gleichstellungsbeauftragte[at]landkreis-ludwigsburg.de
Fee: free of charge
Location: District Office Ludwigsburg, Kreishaus, Hindenburgstraße 40, 71638 Ludwigsburg
The motto of International Women's Day 2026 is "Rights. Justice. Act. For ALL women and girls" and calls for action to remove all obstacles to equality before the law. In October 2025, Professor Dr. Wolff published her book "WIE VIELE NOCH? Deutschlands gebilligte Femizide" published by Kohlhammer. The underlying mechanisms of violence are examined from a wide variety of perspectives in order to illustrate the structural anchoring that is deeply rooted in our society. In a combination of lecture and reading, Dr. Wolff will reveal the connections, structures and effects of violence developed over six years of research, as well as solutions that have already been established in other countries. It is up to all of us to work efficiently against the increasing spiral of violence - in this respect, a lively exchange on site is very welcome, and books can be signed on request.
Speaker: Prof. Dr. Kristina Wolff, activist, author, founder of the Femicide Observation Center Germany F.O.C.G.
Organizer: Ludwigsburg District Office, Equal Opportunities Officer
For further information, please refer to the enclosed event information.
Registration until 12.01.26: Registration link
Fee: free of charge
Location: Cultural Center Ludwigsburg, Wilhelmstr. 9/1, 71638 Ludwigsburg
The event is aimed at anyone who is involved in prostitution, human trafficking, gender equality, social work, prevention, administration, counseling, science or politics in a professional or voluntary capacity and at people who want to understand more precisely what the current reality of prostitution means for women, men and our society.
With experts from practice, academia and those who have been affected themselves, the program brings together voices that are rarely heard together.
We want to create space for well-founded insights, real conversations, common questions and the perspective: What responsibility does each and every one of us bear and what options do we have?
Organizer: Ludwigsburg Alliance against Human Trafficking and (Forced) Prostitution
For further information, please see the attached flyer.
Registration: Registration link
Fee: free of charge
Location: Film- und Medienzentum Ludwigsburg, Königsallee 43, 71638 Ludwigsburg
01.02.26 marks the eighth anniversary of the day on which the Istanbul Convention became legally binding in Germany. In order to further anchor the Istanbul Convention and the resulting obligations for Germany in the public consciousness, the Equal Opportunities Department of the City of Ludwigsburg is organizing the symposium against sexualized violence on 28.01.26.
Organizer: Equal Opportunities Officer of the City of Ludwigsburg
For further information, please see the QR code in the attached flyer.
Registration: info[at]frauenfuerfrauen-lb.de or 07141/ 901170
Fee: free of charge
Location: Frauen für Frauen e.V., Abelstraße 11, 71634 Ludwigsburg
The art project is a weekly group program for 7 - 11 year old children from the Ludwigsburg district who have witnessed or been affected by domestic violence. The project supports the children in processing and dealing with their experiences of violence. It offers them the opportunity to express themselves through their creativity. The project is led by an external art teacher. Materials are provided.
Organizer: Frauen für Frauen e.V., Ludwigsburg
For further information, please see the attached flyer.
The dignity of women is inviolable.
Respecting and protecting it is the obligation of all branches of government. It is an inviolable and inalienable human right.
Gender-based violence is ubiquitous and still deeply entrenched in our social structures. One in three women in Germany is affected by physical and/or sexual violence. 25% of women in Germany experience physical and/or sexual violence in their relationships. Every third day, a man kills his (ex-)partner.
Inspired by the UN campaign “Orange the World,” the Ludwigsburg district aims to install ORANGE BENCHES in collaboration with all committed municipalities and organizations (companies, government agencies, educational institutions, including high schools and colleges, etc.) within the district. These benches invite conversation and serve as a visible reminder of the issue. All benches will receive a plaque from the district containing information about support services. Upon request, we can organize an on-site event on this topic for you. Existing benches can also be painted orange and customized. Projects from schools, youth centers, etc., are especially welcome.
Our goal: An ORANGE BENCH in a public space in all 39 municipalities of the district!
For more information, visit www.landkreis-ludwigsburg.de/orangebank
Organizer: Ludwigsburg District
