Brandenburg Gate,
Programme pavilion

Wheelchair accessible

English: interpretation, German, Sign language

“In the current situation of social upheaval, the interests of women have so far played a subordinate role.” Thus began the appeal to establish an autonomous women’s association in November 1989. It was hoped that this organization, despite representing a broad range of demands and positions within the women’s movement, might act as a political force during the revolution. Otherwise, it was feared, there would be a “further deterioration in the social standing of women” and a “renewed exclusion of women from important political and economic decisions”.

The panel consists of Ruth Misselwitz, Samirah Kenawi and Jutta Seidel, with Astrid Landero moderating.