Household cuts endanger gender equality in Germany

Von NAG Redaktion

"Entdecken Sie die Auswirkungen der geplanten Haushaltskürzungen auf die Geschlechtergerechtigkeit in Deutschland. Der Artikel beleuchtet die Kritik der Deutschen Stiftung Weltbevölkerung an den Einschnitten im Bereich sexueller und reproduktiver Gesundheit und Rechte. Informieren Sie sich über die Konsequenzen für Frauen und Mädchen in Krisenzeiten und die Forderungen nach einer Stärkung der Entwicklungspolitik."
"Discover the effects of the planned budget cuts on gender justice in Germany. The article illuminates the criticism of the German Foundation World Population in the cuts in the area of ​​sexual and reproductive health and rights. Find out about the consequences for women and girls in times of crisis and the demands for strengthening development policy." (Symbolbild/MB)



Bundes budget 2025 /The challenge for gender justice

The upcoming budget draft: Effects on women and girls

In view of the new draft budget for 2025, which was presented in Berlin, there are any worrying tendencies that could affect gender equality. The planned cuts in the development cooperation raise questions that affect the future life of women and girls in multiple crisis situations. Above all, the German Foundation World Population (DSW) expresses serious concerns about the priorities that the Federal Government sets.

social relevance of gender equality

Combating gender -specific inequalities is of central importance, especially in times of crisis. If financial resources are reduced, not only suffers the individual support of women, but a negative signal is also sent to society. Women and girls are often the first to be treated worse in crises. The DSW speaks of false priorities because the commitment to sexual and reproductive health (SRGR) is to be reduced.

bad reviews in international comparison

Germany has a strong reputation in international development cooperation, but does poorly in the SRGR area. The annual Donors Delivering Report of the DSW points out that the discrepancy between the government's own demands and its actual actions is getting bigger. It is worrying to withdraw considerable means of depriving the United Nations World Population Fund (UNFPA), which directly endangers support for important programs.

urgency of support in times of crisis

The DSW emphasizes that the withdrawal from financial support is particularly dangerous due to a globally strengthening ultra -conservative movement. This movement is increasingly questioning the rights of women and girls. It is clear that in crisis situations such as conflicts or pandemics, the rights and access to health services for women and girls can be further restricted. Therefore, support and resources are urgently required to promote life -saving services such as safe pregnancy and health.

demand for more commitment

Jan Kreutzberg, Managing Director of DSW, asks the Federal Government not only to stop the cuts, but also to increase the funds for UNFPA to 50 million euros. This is not only understood as an obligation, but also as an expression of the values ​​that Germany represents. In view of the challenges in front of which women and girls are facing, it is crucial that these voices are heard and that corresponding measures are taken.

conclusion

The debate about the Federal Balent Center 2025 is not just a question of the numbers, but is about the basic values ​​of society. Gender equality must not fall by the wayside when it comes to allocating resources. It is time that Germany seriously puts its commitment to the rights of women in the foreground and ensures that the needs of the most endangered groups are taken into account in the context of development cooperation.