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22. May 2026

Equality22. May 2026

Online seminar on private pension provision for women

Event on Tuesday, 9 June 2026, at 7 pm

As part of the "Women & Work" series, the municipal equal opportunities officers in the Borken district are inviting women to a free online seminar on private pension provision for women. On Tuesday, 9 June 2026, starting at 7 p.m., an expert will provide valuable tips for building up an additional income in old age. Registration for the digital event is now open.

22. April 2026

Equality22. April 2026

Digital empowerment: series of seminars for women on how to present themselves in social networks

Presentations on how to present yourself confidently on social networks such as Instagram and LinkedIn // Free offer as part of "Woman & Career"

The Equal Opportunities Officer of the City of Bocholt invites interested women to two seminars on the professional use of social media. The events offer practical tips for building a personal online presence both in presence and in digital format. Participation in the talks in the "Woman & Career" series is free of charge for participants.

24. February 2026

Equality24. February 2026

International Women's Day in Bocholt: Music and art at TextilWerk

Focus on strong women: City of Bocholt invites you to Women's Day event

To mark International Women's Day, the city of Bocholt invites you to a special event at the LWL-Museum TextilWerk on Sunday, 8 March 2026. Under the motto "Music meets art - in the footsteps of strong women", participants can expect a varied programme of matinée, guided tours and dialogue. Interested citizens can register now for the morning.

20. February 2026

Equality20. February 2026

Study trip to Aachen and Belgium: On the trail of strong women in Europe

Women's education seminar from 31 May to 3 June 2026 // Destinations: Aachen, Brussels and Ghent // Co-operation between the city of Bocholt, EUROPE DIRECT and Politisches Bildungsforum NRW // Registration now open online

Together with EUROPE DIRECT Bocholt and the Political Education Forum North Rhine-Westphalia, the Equal Opportunities Officer of the City of Bocholt is organising a special women's education seminar. From 31 May to 3 June 2026, a study trip will take participants to the historical and political centres of Aachen, Brussels and Ghent. The trip is aimed specifically at interested citizens, entrepreneurs and women...

19. February 2026

Equality19. February 2026

Online seminar teaches strategies for confident negotiations at work

Event on 12 March 2026 with Katharina Schnell // Series "Frau & Beruf"

The City of Bocholt's Equal Opportunities Officer is organising an upcoming online seminar to prepare women specifically for important professional discussions. On Thursday, 12 March 2026, expert Katharina Schnell will give a talk on the topic of negotiating from 7 pm as part of the "Woman & Career" series. Interested parties can now register digitally for the free event.

18. February 2026

Equality18. February 2026

On the trail of the first women's movement in Cologne

Excursion for International Women's Day // Organised by Equal Opportunities Officer Astrid Schupp // Guided tour of the Cologne Historical Archive

To mark International Women's Day, the City of Bocholt's Equal Opportunities Officer, Astrid Schupp, is inviting participants to a themed excursion to Cologne on 19 March. The trip will focus on a visit to the exhibition "Wegbereiterinnen des Wandels" (Women Pioneers of Change") as well as an exchange of ideas among the participants. The event is part of a comprehensive Bocholt action week and requires...

10. February 2026

Equality10. February 2026

Music meets art on International Women's Day

Event on 8 March 2026 // Matinée in the Sky Lounge // Exhibition tours and city tour // Registration now open

To mark International Women's Day, the city of Bocholt and its cooperation partners are inviting women to a cultural matinée at the LWL-Museum Textilwerk on Sunday, 8 March 2026. Under the motto "Music meets Art", participants can expect a varied programme of music, exhibition tours and a historical tour in the spinning mill. Registration for the event is open until 4 March.

27. January 2026

Equality27. January 2026

Online seminar: Introduction to share trading for women

Series "Frau & Beruf": Online lecture on securities trading

The Equal Opportunities Officer of the City of Bocholt invites interested women to an online seminar that will shed light on the path from the portfolio to the first share purchase. On 10 February 2026 at 7 p.m., an expert will give practical tips for getting started in stock market trading. Registration for the free event is now open online.

23. January 2026

Equality23. January 2026

Series "Woman & Profession": Dealing with the Imposter Phenomenon

Speaker Claudia Hoffmann gives impulses from psychology and practice // Date on Thursday, 5 February 2026, in the Europahaus

As part of the "Women & Work" series, the Equal Opportunities Officer of the City of Bocholt invites you to a lecture on the so-called Imposter Phenomenon. On Thursday, 5 February 2026, coach Claudia Hoffmann will speak at the Europahaus about ways to increase self-esteem. Interested women can register for the event now.

18. November 2025

Equality18. November 2025

Bocholt sets an example against violence against women

Rally on 28 November at 5 pm on Gasthausplatz // Joint campaign by the Soroptimist Club Bocholt, August-Vetter-Berufskolleg, Mariengymnasium and the city of Bocholt

On Friday, 28 November 2025, Bocholt will send a visible signal against violence against women and girls. At 5 pm, the Soroptimist Club Bocholt, students from the August-Vetter-Berufskolleg and the Mariengymnasium as well as the Equal Opportunities Officer of the city of Bocholt invite you to the public rally "Orange the World" on the Gasthausplatz. The event is part of the global UN campaign.

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