Six years after the Berlin State Anti-Discrimination Act (LADG) came into force, Rhineland-Palatinate has become another federal state to pass a corresponding law: the "State Law for Equal Opportunities, Democracy and Diversity (LCDV)".
In North Rhine-Westphalia, a draft law is already underway and currently going through the parliamentary process. In Baden-Württemberg, however, a long-standing political process – despite a broad civil society alliance – has failed for the time being. And in Lower Saxony, an alliance for a state anti-discrimination law was recently formed, also supported by anti-discrimination activists. So, things are starting to move!
Many initiatives face significant challenges – both in terms of expertise and strategic advocacy. Against this backdrop, key questions arise:
- What characterizes an effective state anti-discrimination law?
- Which characteristics and forms of discrimination should be recorded?
- What role should anti-discrimination organizations play in the law?
- What regulations should go beyond individual legal protection (e.g., institutional obligations, prevention, monitoring)?
- How can politicians and administrators be convinced of the necessity of a LADG (State Anti-Discrimination Act)?
- And how can political and administrative resistance be dealt with constructively?
We would like to discuss these and other questions together in an online professional exchange, share experiences, and further develop approaches. The goal is to learn from each other, sharpen strategic perspectives, and strengthen nationwide networking.