To make conditions more conducive to exercising equality rights . Recipe n.53 . What "Women and men have the same rights"(Law 3/ of German Constitution) The woman in charge of women from UPDE Equal Opportunities, Municipality of Stade has created an office whose task is to contribute to the implementation of positive actions within the framework of the professional and political life, of training and of everyday life. How much This initiative is at the expenses of the Municipality How Creation of an office where questions, complaints and new ideas are welcome as for Equal Opportunities items, both for the town administration and for abroad. Survey on women in disadvantaged conditions, in the attempt of solving their problem. Elaboration and production of materials about the everyday life of women Implementation of projects for women promoted by the Municipality and by the Local Authority. Actions of women promotion within the framework of the social life and professisonal fulfilment through the co-operation with companies, bodies and asociations Co-operation in the implementation of projects contributing to improve the conditions of women and girls. Diffusion, through press, means of communication, public relations, ssensitisation demonstrations, aexposition and distribution of information material. Why The majority of women approaching UPD was ignorant of the fundamental women rights . In ordder to fill this gap, a targeted work of sensitisation and information has been implemented, both through concrete projects promoting women on the social and professional environment, and by the means of a co-operation between private bodies and public administration.   Results   Women, once acknowledged their rights, are able to benefit from the whole existing legislation, both in terms of equality and of positive actions.   References for further informazion: KARINA HOLST PERSON IN CHARGE FOR THE TOWN OF STADE MUNICIPALITY OF STADE, ROOM 20 - HÖKERSTRASSE 8 - 10, 21682 STADE, GERMANY TEL.: 04141 401-103