SDG 5 aims to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls. This not only involves ensuring the right to equal opportunities for leadership positions and the recognition and valuing of unpaid care and domestic work, but also the elimination of all forms of discrimination and violence against women and girls.

Overview, targets and indicators of SDG 5

Forschungszentrum Jülich is helping to realize SDG 5 by implementing measures and conditions to achieve gender equity at FZJ.

Gender equality is essential for excellence in research and Innovation. Diverse perspectives enhance the quality of scientific findings and help ensure that research outcomes benefit everyone.

Forschungszentrum Jülich is committed to equal opportunities, equality and gender diversity in science. Promoting women in research, science-supporting areas and leadership positions is therefore a key strategic objective.

Together with many other stakeholders, the Equal Opportunities Officer actively contributes to shaping a working and organizational culture that is equitable, diverse and free from discrimination. The Gender Equality Plan is Forschungszentrum Jülich’s key strategic instrument (roadmap) for firmly embedding gender equality and further developing it through targeted, concrete measures.

The Gender Equality Plan’s five fields of action:

• Gender Balance and the Gender Dimension in Research and Innovation
• Gender Balance in Leadership Positions
• HR Marketing, Recruitment and Career Development
• Balancing Work and Family Care Responsibilities
• Measures Against Sexual Discrimination, Harassment and Violence (SDBG)

Equality and gender diversity are integral parts of Forschungszentrum Jülich’s values and objectives. Together, we are working to create an open and equitable working environment in which different perspectives are valued and potential is nurtured to the fullest extent possible.

Gender Equality Plan (GEP) 2026-2027

The Gender Equality Plan (GEP) of Forschungszentrum Jülich establishes the strategic framework for promoting women in science and leadership positions, while also supporting equitable, gender-sensitive conditions for all employees at FZJ.

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Further information

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Gender Equality Plan Compact

The Gender Equality Plan combines various goals, measures, and initiatives to ensure equal and fair opportunities for all employees in achieving their career objectives – regardless of their gender.

Women's Job Journey – Aspire Equality

Women in Science

Learn about women in science at Forschungszentrum Jülich and find out more about our initiatives to promote equality.

Equality, Equal Opportunities Officer and Gender Equality Plan at FZJ

Find out more about the progress we're making towards our equality goals, as well as developments and initiatives for innovative measures at Forschungszentrum Jülich in the area of gender equality. Get in touch with the Equal Opportunities Officer, her deputies and the women's representatives at FZJ's branch offices.