Gleichstellungsbeauftragte

equality officer, equal opportunities commissioner

noun glaykh-SHTEL-ungs-be-OWF-trahk-te Rare

Usage Note

Gleichstellungsbeauftragte is mandatory in German public institutions above a certain size, as required by the Bundesgleichstellungsgesetz. The role promotes gender equality in the workplace, monitors compliance, and advises management on equal opportunities policies.

Examples

"Die Gleichstellungsbeauftragte der Universität organisierte einen Workshop zur Vereinbarkeit von Beruf und Familie."

Natural Translation

The university's equality officer organised a workshop on balancing work and family.

Literal Translation

The equality officer of the university organised a workshop on the reconcilability of profession and family.

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