DRFZ receives Total E-Quality Award 2025-2027
Award for commitment to gender equality and diversity
Equal opportunities are not just a principle at the DRFZ – they are part of everyday life. On July 8, 2025, the DRFZ was awarded the Total E-Quality award for the fourth time. With this award, the Total E-Quality e. V. association recognizes our continuous commitment to gender equality, diversity and family-friendly working conditions in research.
Dr. Laleh Khodadadi, Equal Opportunities Officer at DRFZ:
At first glance, it may seem like just another certificate – but it’s not. It stands for our shared commitment, our teamwork and our resilience.
What characterizes us:
- Consistent implementation of gender-equitable language on the website and in communication
- Female scientists are represented at almost all levels of the institute with over 50
- Consideration of all genders in clinical studies and gender-specific data in healthcare research
- Family-friendly measures such as online seminars and respecting vacation periods
Looking forward:
These and other measures are firmly anchored in the updated Gender Equality Plan 2025. It forms the basis for an equal opportunities, supportive and future-oriented working environment for all DRFZ employees.
