About division in our society

Berlin. Annalena Baerbock at FFF Day. Over 50 experts discussed equality and feminist leadership.

The Female Future Force Day 2024 began with a powerful and clear message: “Strengthening democracy – promoting equality”. In a manifesto, the FUNKE media group and EDITION F call for decisive political implementation of measures to eliminate the omnipresent inequalities in almost all areas of life and appeal to politicians to systematically combat these injustices.

Directly on site bcc Berlin Participants used QR codes throughout the day to sign the accompanying petition in support of the manifesto, which was made public this weekend.

Opened with “Let us build bridges together where gaps separate us”. Barbara BrehmManaging Director of FUNKE Lifestyle GmbH, the event, which this year had the motto “Bridge the Gap”, set the tone for a day that was based on the gaps in our society: from the gender pay gap to the gender care gap to the gender data gap.

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock in conversation with FUNKE publisher Julia Becker.
© FUNKE Photo Services | Maurizio Gambarini

Networking against social inequalities

“I was here years ago and found this year’s topics just super inspiring. “I’m also really looking forward to networking,” said Marija Amadeus (46), who attended FFF Day with a friend. Panels and master classes offered the opportunity to exchange ideas with leading experts.

The panel “Bridge the Care Gap – sharing care work fairly” included Jutta Allmendinger, Professor of Educational Sociology and Labor Market Research at the Humboldt University of Berlinand Sebastian Tigges, podcaster and content creator, about how flexible working time models could contribute to a more equitable distribution of care work. “When women earn more and climb the career ladder higher than their husbands in a heterosexual relationship, they are not relieved of the burden at home, but rather have to do even more,” says Alexandra Zykunov, author, co-creator and co-editorial director of Brigitte BE GREEN magazine .

Building bridges and seizing opportunities

At the panel “Bridge the Gap: How we build bridges” Katarina Barley, Julia Emmrich, Ocean Hale Meißner, Laura Nickel and Gilda Sahebi talk about how society is drifting apart. They discussed political divides, social differences and the role of East and West. “The strongest feeling we have as humans is fear.” And it will [von rechten Parteien] appeals because it is much, much easier to appeal to fear than to a sense of belonging,” says Katarina Barley, Vice President of the European parliaments.

In addition to the discussions and lectures, there were numerous activities for the visitors. They could have creative sticker tattoos applied, make bracelets or take part in various workshops. Start-up stands and interactive career stands also gave participants the opportunity to interact directly and find out about professional opportunities.

There were sticker tattoos in the creative area at FFF Day.
© FUNKE Photo Services | DAVID

Against hate and for inner balance

In the panel “Bridge the Hate Gap – Women against hate and incitement”. Tara Louise Wittwer and Anna-Lena von Hodenberg share their experiences with online hate and call for stronger measures against platforms that allow hate comments. It was particularly highlighted that women and marginalized groups in particular are affected by hate online.

A highlight of the day was the “SoulRave” master class Leni Boltknown from Queer Eye Germany, which was already fully booked in advance. The combination of dance and meditation offers participants a special opportunity to reduce anxiety and stress. “For me, it totally strengthened my relationship with myself. “This dancing, moving and being so completely free, even from the club,” said Bolt.

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In the afternoon, the panel “Bridge the Sport Gap: More than just games” was about the role of sport in the fight against discrimination. Steffi Jones, Janina Nagel and Kristina Vogel discussed how sports barriers can be overcome and ensure equality. “Together we can change something.” “It’s always a process, it will never go away because it’s just human,” said Jones.

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I am Foreign Minister in the afternoon Annalena Baerbock and publisher Julia Becker on feminist foreign policy and women in leadership positions. “We [Frauen] “can do a different kind of politics,” said Baerbock. Politics around the world is being challenged by right-wing forces that don’t want women to have power, said Baerbock about what women have in common in politics and journalism. “There are infinitely more things that still need to be changed.” “But at least this movement can no longer be stopped,” Becker concluded. “Strong women will continue to change this world in the future.” The conversation ended with a standing ovation.

The FFF Day as a platform for change

The crowning conclusion was one Networking party with DJane, where the participants could exchange their impressions of the day. “The FFF Day was inspiring and gave me a lot of food for thought,” said Tjorven Bub (22), who visited the FFF Day for the first time.

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