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Deutscher Frauenring

Logo: deutscher-frauenring.de4

German feminist organization

Deutscher Frauenring e.V. (DFR) is a non-partisan political advocacy organisation and the leading women's organization in Germany, founded in 1949 in Bad Pyrmont to promote the interests of women in all areas of society. During the Cold War, it only existed in West Germany (including West Berlin). The association is a member of the International Alliance of Women, an NGO with general consultative status with the United Nations.2 It was founded by Elisabeth Vormeyer, Theanolte Bähnisch and Anna Mosolf.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1949Founded1
  • Industryadvancement of upbringing, adult education and vocational training including assistance for students1
  • HeadquartersBerlin, Germany1
  • Websitedeutscher-frauenring.de
  • Legal formRegistered association (eingetragener Verein)1
  • Kind of organizationAssociation1
  • LEI3912006WNKYAYRHCEM313
  • StatusActive3
  • LEI statusLapsed (not renewed)3
  • Registered addressSigmaringer Str. 1, 10713 Berlin, Germany3
  • Registered withLocal Court Berlin-Charlottenburg, VR 20523

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Deutscher Frauenring e.V. (DFR) is a non-partisan political advocacy organisation and the leading women's organization in Germany, founded in 1949 in Bad Pyrmont to promote the interests of women in all areas of society. During the Cold War, it only existed in West Germany (including West Berlin). The association is a member of the International Alliance of Women, an NGO with general consultative status with the United Nations. It has state chapters in all 16 states, 40 local branches and around 50,000 members. It published the journal Grüne Reihe.2

The story

Founded by Anna Mosolf, Elisabeth Vormeyer and Theanolte Bähnisch in 1949.1

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Timeline

  1. 1949Founded Founded1

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