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Frauenakademie München e.V. (FAM)
National Network
Germany
Address
Baaderstraße 3 80469 Munich GermanyCountry
GermanyCity
MunichStreet address 2
Baaderstraße 3Mobile Phone
++49(0)176-486 657 59Telephone
++49 (0)89 725 18 48E-Mail (2)
info@frauenakademie.deWebsite
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1984Contact Person1
Birgit Erbe, executive directorOrganisation Type
Non-Governmental OrganizationFields of Activity
GenderGeneral Information
Frauenakademie München e.V. (FAM) or Women's Academy, Munich, is an independent, non-profit research institute based in Munich. FAM is funded through the Bavarian State Ministry of Sciences, Research and the Arts (basic aid). Current running projects are funded through: European Social Found, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, City of Munich and others.Mission and Objectives
Its goal is to support women in achieving equal positions in science, economy, politics and the public arena.Main Projects / Activities
The major fields of FAM’s activity are research, education, consultancy, networking and lobbying. Its reach is regional, national and international. FAM works in close association with other institutions and individuals particularly in order to disseminate information and results of women and gender studies. Since its foundation in 1984, FAM's research activities have been well recognised especially in the areas of employment research, gender mainstreaming and gender budgeting as well as feminist theory.How can you contribute to the Network in your country?
Reaching out to policy makers and including them in awareness raising and campaigning activities for better implementation of the gender related issues. FAM works together with other NGO’s, research organisations, universities and ministries and policy makers.Why do you want to join the ALF Network?
To exchange and work together with other ALF-Partners working on Gender Equality and transformation process in Egypt. Networking and exchange with German and Egyptian experts and to develop together new approaches for better implementation of democratic principles.