Particularly striking is the rise in attacks in the digital sphere: About one-third of documented incidents take place there. Added to this are new forms of violence enabled by the use of artificial intelligence. The case of a rape network organized via a messaging service, among others, illustrates just how drastic the impact of this trend is. In these groups, instructions on how to commit rape, information on how to sedate women, and photos and videos of the crimes were shared.

The number of attacks on feminist organizations is also reaching new highs. Women’s organizations, professional associations working in the field of gender-based violence, and committed individuals are particularly at risk. Incidents documented include threats, sexual assaults, property damage, arson, and the publication of the confidential addresses of women’s shelters.

Based on the available data, Palo Quirion is calling for a comprehensive strategy to address anti-feminism in politics and civil society: “The full scope of violence targeting gender equality and self-determination rights can only be effectively countered if the destructive effects of anti-feminism on democratic structures and principles are finally taken seriously.”

For more information, we recommend reading the situation report, the summary, or the press release. You can also find the website here. The website and documents are only available in German. 

In this podcast, Dr. Saumya Pant discusses, among other things, real-life experiences of navigating academic systems, the feeling of being “lost in translation” within unfamiliar systems, and how to foster a sense of belonging and create more inclusive academic systems.

You can find the teaser and the first episode on the website.

The panel discussion was presented by the BIG Project in collaboration with Dr. Alice Lefebvre (MARUM).

More information can be found on the website.

You can find the video here and more information here on the Anti-Discrimination Policy page!

That is why the Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency is conducting its largest study on discrimination to date. The survey will run from November 12, 2025, to February 28, 2026.

Click here to access the survey: The survey on discrimination in Germany – Your experience counts!

The attacks on universities are not only directed against individuals, but above all against the idea of open, critical, and democratic science itself.

GERDEA and the Federal Association for Mobile Counseling want to offer practical assistance with this policy paper. Whether for people who are confronted with right-wing attacks for the first time, who have been repeatedly affected because of their research results, or people who want to stand up for democracy and against right-wing extremism, racism, anti-Semitism, anti-feminism, and other ideas of inequality.

If you would like to learn more, you can access the document here.

NOTE: The document is only avaible in German.

In the episode with our department head Anneliese Niehoff, Hanna Eitel also talks about anti-feminist campaigns, such as minor inquiries in state parliaments, which anti-discrimination agencies and gender studies departments regularly encounter. Anneliese Niehoff has some strategies and tips on how universities and other institutions can arm themselves against this.

You can access the episode here.

NOTE: the episode is only avaible in German.

The paper was written by the bukof working group on Muslim women at German universities and can be viewed here as a PDF file: bukof recommendations for action.  

NOTE: the paper is only avaible in German. 

Programme for 13 November 2025:

• 09:30 – 10:30 Online Keynote – Political Friendship Amid Multiple Crisis by Prof. Dr. Nikita Dhawan (in English)
• 11:00 – 12:30 Interactive Lecture ­– "Die Ursprünge der Academia kritisch beleuchten" by Fatima Remli (in German)
• 14:00 – 16:00 Parallel Workshop 1 – "Allyship und Solidarität im Hochschulkontextfür Verwaltungsmitarbeiter*innen und Science Management Personal" by Josephine Apraku (in German)
• 14:00 – 16:00 Parallel Workshop 2 –"Allyship and Solidarity in Academia for Teaching Staff" byTarah-Tanita Truderung (in English)
• 16:00 – 17:00 After Work Networking with Coffee and Cake

You can register here

Further information can be found via the following link: https://www.uni-bremen.de/en/chancengleichheit/training-und-beratung/bridge-between-internationalisation-and-gender/big-events/unlearn-the-ivory-tower-part-ii-rethinking-power-strengthening-solidarity 

You can find more under: Meldestelle Antifeminismus - Antifeminismus-melden.de 

You can read more here.

In order to do justice to this principle, you will find background reading, recommendations for action and a new e-learning course on mitigating bias in scientific judgement processes on the website of the DFG.

• How have racist attitudes developed in German society?

• What experiences do racially labelled people have in their everyday lives?

• What effects do experiences of discrimination have?

The results show that racist attitudes are widespread. People who are regularly discriminated against are more likely to suffer from psychological stress and report symptoms of depression and anxiety disorders. In addition, trust in state institutions is dwindling - especially among people with repeated experiences of discrimination.

You can download the complete monitoring report as a pdf in German (PDF NaDiRa Monitoringbericht 2025) or visit the website of the NaDiRa for an English overview of the results.