Among other things, the BMFSFJ represents the interests of families
The
BMFSFJ
is based in
Berlin,
although the number of employees at the second
headquarters
in Bonn is greater.
In addition to the interests of families, the ministry particularly represents the
interests
of
senior citizens, women
and
young people
The
Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth
is currently advising on
reforms of
the
Youth Protection Act
- The
larger of
the two
seats of
the
Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth
is located in Bonn
-
Berlin - The Federal Ministry for Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth has
tasks
from different categories.
In addition to families, senior citizens, women, children and young people, particular mention should be made of
civic engagement
,
voluntary services
and
welfare work
.
The
BMFSFJ
has its official headquarters in
Berlin
.
The office with more staff is in Bonn.
The current
Federal Minister
for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth is
Franziska Giffey
(* May 3rd, 1978).
She has been in office since 2018.
The minister is currently addressing issues such as a reform of the Youth Protection Act.
Another topic is how the current
corona pandemic
affects the sensitive groups that the Federal Ministry represents and how these groups can be better protected.
Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth: The Development
The Federal Ministry for Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth was founded in 1953.
At that time it was still called the
Federal Ministry for Family Affairs
.
The areas of responsibility expanded quickly, so that in 1957 it became the
Federal Ministry for Family and Youth Issues
.
This name was
slimmed down
to the
Federal Ministry for Family and Youth
in 1963
.
The Federal Ministry for Health was integrated into the Federal Ministry for Family and Youth from 1969 to 1991.
In 1986 the area of women was also included in the name of the Ministry, which was called the
Federal Ministry for Youth, Family, Women and Health
.
However, it only carried this name until 1991. After the health sector was spun off, the ministry was divided into the
Federal Ministry for Family and Seniors
and the
Federal Ministry for Women and Youth
.
These two ministries but
in 1994
again
together amount barrel
t.
The ministry has had his current name ever since.
The Ministry is also repeatedly referred to as the
Federal Family Ministry
and the ministers as the Federal Family Minister.
As the name has changed several times, the area of responsibility has also been regularly adapted to the current social situation.
But the family area has always remained, which is still the focus of activity today.
Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth: The incumbents
The first
Federal Minister for Family Affairs
was
Franz-Josef Wuermeling
(* November 8th, 1900, † 1986), followed by the
former Family
Minister
Bruno Heck
(* January 20, 1917, † 1989),
Aenne Brauksiepe
(*
February 23, 1912
, † 1997),
Käte Strobel
( * July 23, 1907, † 1996),
Elsbeth Charlotte Katharina Focke
(* October 8, 1922, † 2016),
Antje Huber
(* May 23, 1924, † 2015),
Anke Fuchs
(*
July 5, 1937
, † 2019),
Heiner Geißler
( * 03.03.1930, † 2017) and
Rita Süssmuth
(* 17.02.1937).
The latter was the last minister to hold this post before the ministry was provisionally divided.
During this division,
Hannelore Rönsch
(* 12.12.1942) was
Federal Minister for Family and Seniors
and
Angela Merkel
(* 17.07.1954)
Federal Minister for Women and Youth
.
After the two areas were reunited in 1994, there were eight other
family ministers
:
Claudia Nolte
(* 07.02.1966), who held the office from 1994 to 1998
Christine Bergmann
(* 07.09.1939), who was in office until 2002
Renate Schmidt
(* 12.12.1943) was Family Minister until 2005
Ursula von der Leyen
(* October 8th, 1958) was Federal Minister for Family Affairs until 2009
Kristina Schröder
(* August 3rd, 1977) was in office until 2013
Manuela Schwesig
(* May 23, 1974) was Federal Minister for Family Affairs until 2017
Katarina Barley
(born November 19, 1968) was in office until 2018
Franziska Giffey has been Minister of the
Federal Ministry for Family Seniors, Women and Youth
since 2018
,
making it the 19th incumbent since 1953.
Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth: Family Policy and Children and Youth
One of the main areas of responsibility of the
Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth
is
family policy
.
The ministry is responsible for ensuring that
family support is also
taken into account
within the federal government
.
Family support includes
child benefit
,
parental benefit, maternity leave,
but also a
working environment
that suits the needs of families.
Children's rights are also the responsibility of the
BMFSFJ
.
The focus here is on
equal opportunities
and the
promotion
of children and young people.
Among other things, this support is intended to compensate for disadvantages that children from
socially
disadvantaged
families
could have.
In addition, the protection of minors can be found in this area.
A reform of the
youth protection law
is currently being
discussed with the aim of protecting young people better and being able to act quickly if this should be necessary.
Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth: Stronger than violence
One consequence of the
corona pandemic
is the increase in cases of
domestic violence
within relationships and also against children.
The Federal Ministry for Family Affairs would like to draw attention to this and is doing so, among other things, with the campaign “
Stronger than violence
”, which calls for people not to look the other way when someone witnesses
domestic violence
.
The aim is to raise awareness of this problem in society.
The
Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth
also points out that not only violence by men against women is a
social problem
, but also violence by women against men and has therefore set itself the goal of
advancing
violence prevention
and offering help promote.
Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth: Older people and equality
Seniors
belong to the groups of people to whom the
Federal Ministry of Family Affairs is
particularly obliged.
The main tasks are:
Promotion of the
independent life of
the elderly
Care and help in old age (in high quality)
Promotion of
senior citizens' organizations
Improving policy action to
address demographic change
The area of
equality
affects not only the
Federal Ministry of Family Affairs,
but also other ministries, so that the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs works together with other ministries and
supports them
if planned laws affect the area of equality.
The aim of this area of responsibility is to promote equality in all areas of life.
The
Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth
therefore supports
associations and organizations that promote equality.
At the same time,
draft laws
and the initiation of changes, if necessary,
also belong to
the remit of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs.
Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth: Federal Voluntary Service and Welfare Care
The
Federal Ministry for the Family of Seniors, Women and Youth
is significantly involved in the
legislation
that regulates the implementation of the Federal Voluntary Service.
This includes the
support of departments
in which such a service can be performed.
In addition, support in the search for a place, such as is
offered
on the
BFD
website
, is a task of the Federal Ministry of Family Affairs.
However, the area of responsibility also includes regulations relating to
further training, monetary and non-cash benefits
for federal volunteers.
The
welfare
sector focuses on social associations and institutions that promote and encourage the work of welfare.