The legal framework
According to section 1 of the General Act on Equal Treatment (§ 1, Allgemeines Gleichbehandlungsgesetz, AGG), the purpose of this legislation is to prevent or stop discrimination on the grounds of race or ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation.
The Federal Anti-Discrimination Agency provides independent advice and support for people who have experienced discrimination.
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General Act on Equal Treatment (AGG)
Legal foundations at state and university level
Berlin State Anti-Discrimination Act (German)
Further laws at the federal level
European directives
Guideline "Advice on Discrimination: First Steps and Referral"