Equality for all genders
In Germany, everyone has the same rights, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation. They are subject to the same laws.
In Germany, it is forbidden to treat people unequally or discriminate against them because they are of a certain gender, for example because they are a woman, a man or intersex.
This also means that everyone must have equal opportunities in every aspect of life: personal, professional and family life. For example, everyone has the right to decide for him/herself:
- the profession he/she wants to learn;
- whether and when he/she wants to get married;
- whether he/she wants to have children.
The General Act on Equal Treatment (Allgemeine Gleichbehandlungsgesetz)
This Act is intended to prevent people from being disadvantaged or discriminated against based on their ethnic origin, gender, religion or world view, age, sexual identity or disability.
Help and support
Many companies, public authorities and government agencies in Germany have complaints offices. They can help people who are disadvantaged or discriminated against due to their origin, skin colour, gender or religion, for example.
If someone is discriminating against you, you can get advice and help from the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency.
Or you can go to an advisory centre.







