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MdbK: Gender Day

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On 12 November 2022, MdbK Leipzig hosted its first Gender Day. The day dealt with questions about the representation of gender in art and was a continuation of the first episode of MdbK‘s project group, [next;raum]. Various interested parties from city society dealt with different aspects of the topic, such as gender justice, queerness, and

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Female Founders Series: Frau Stock from Smicies

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We continue our series of Q&A's highlighting female entrepreneurs. Today's interview is with Carola Antonia Stock, co-founder of the local company Smicies, which aims to change the way we snack.

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Female Founders Series: Marilu Valente

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In our small corner of the world, where the gap between the number of men and women leading businesses is also painfully evident, LeipGlo is doing its own interviews to highlight female founders, their wins and struggles. We start with Leipzig-based eco-design entrepreneur Marilu Valente.

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Germany: “the most feminist country I’ve ever lived in”

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"Throughout my twenties, I lived and worked in the United States, India and France, before settling in Germany. Each new country has revealed a new dimension of womanhood and has given me some small, subjective insight into what it means to be female across different societies."

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Women’s rights activist goes “Global Girls”

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"I believe that it is not enough to simply sympathize with these women. We must take action. Voices that echo with passion and determination are the key to ending these rights violations."

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