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Germany – Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development

17.05.2015 / Created by (EMWF)

The Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development is responsible for achieving gender equality at an international level, in keeping with the commitment made by Germany in numerous agreements and international declarations. The Ministry works: to eliminate obstacles preventing women from participating in economic life; to integrate women' s rights and the gender approach in international development cooperation; to take into account the needs of women in the fight against HIV; to guarantee women their right to sexual and reproductive self-determination; and to eradicate all forms of violence against women.