“Men and women have equal rights” – according to the Basic Law. But what does it look like in real life? Where is it lacking? What needs to be improved? Where do we stand beyond the “gender star” and “quota” debates? What can we do as a society to show equal respect for all genders? How do we end sexism and violence? What path do we need to take so that freedom, self-determination and dignity become a matter of course?
Confronts us with ruthless observations, sprays colorful demands that must finally be met, but also shows horizons full of optimism that make the coexistence of the sexes a celebration!
How you can take part
- There is no age limit. Age is taken into account in the assessment.
- Whether artistically painted or graphically expressive, with or without lettering – posters and posters with your own ideas and design that highlight the competition theme are permitted (no AI works, no images from the Internet). A maximum of one entry per person can be included in the judging.
- Please read the CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION and the jury’s tips! Works that do not meet the requirements will not be considered for selection. This applies in particular to the copyright requirements.
- Send us your works in digital form (.jpg or .png) to by June 10, 2025, 11:59 pm (closing date). Please photograph hand-painted works and also send them digitally (.jpg or .png).
The file size should not exceed 3 MB.
Please do not send us any originals without express agreement, they will not be returned. Please keep the originals, they may be needed if you win (e.g. for an exhibition). - Important: Enclose the completed and signed entry form with your entries, which you can download here. If you are a minor, please also have your parent or guardian sign it!
- Questions about the publication? Read the FAQ.
- Prize money
- Prize money totaling 1,000 euros will be awarded. The amount of prize money will be determined by the jury depending on the number and quality of the entries.
- Book and non-cash prizes
- The editorial team also awards book and non-cash prizes, e.g. great coloring sets donated by the traditional Cologne-based company Ortloff.
Closing date: June 10, 2025