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You want to make your own media? Then go for it! Medienbox NRW offers online seminars to help you produce media contributions. Register now free of charge for the new dates in January and February.

"Who is Bilal?" is an interactive mobile game for teenagers and young adults. It uses digital detective work to uncover the story of Finn, who, according to the signs, has become radicalized online. The state government is thus launching a new educational offer to prevent Islamist radicalization and disinformation and strengthen media literacy.

International Women's Day offers families a good opportunity to talk to children about equality and the rights of girls and women. The website kindersache.de explains the background in an age-appropriate way for children from elementary school upwards and invites them to engage with the significance of the day of action.

The state government is continuing to support midwife-led delivery rooms in maternity clinics, thereby strengthening obstetric care in NRW. Since 2021, half of all maternity clinics in North Rhine-Westphalia have already been supported in setting up a midwife-led delivery room. Further interested maternity clinics can now also receive funding.

Parents face many new challenges, especially in the first few months of life. The "Elternstart NRW" program, whose funding has now been more than doubled, offers guidance here. The free offer provides support with advice and courses. Find out more about Elternstart NRW and other educational offers for young families.

On March 1, Equal Care Day focuses on the fair distribution of care work in families - because even though fathers are slowly catching up, women still perform the majority of unpaid care work. In order for parents to work together fairly, it is important to discuss the division of labor. Here you will find tips for the exchange.

The bke parent counseling service is offering an informative and interactive webinar for parents in March. The topic this time: "Resilience - What makes us strong in life?"

The North Rhine-Westphalia Ministry of Education is funding the establishment of 54 additional family primary school centers (FGZ) in the 2026/2027 school year as part of the Startchancen program. The aim is to create places of exchange that strengthen families holistically and offer individual support with offers such as information evenings, activities and parent cafés.

Anyone experiencing health or economic burdens following a COVID-19 vaccination can now contact the newly established clearing office of the Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Affairs. Those affected from North Rhine-Westphalia can receive free and individual advice on support options.

How are families doing today? What is needed for a good family life? On February 28, 2026, families from all over North Rhine-Westphalia are invited to talk to each other at the Familiendialog.NRW in Essen. The registration deadline is February 25, 2026.

"What comes after school?" In the search for answers to this important question about the future, parents are an important source of advice for their child. The Federal Employment Agency's one-hour online events give parents and young people exclusive insights into the training and study opportunities offered by various companies.

The state government of North Rhine-Westphalia has appointed Petra Ladenburger as the new Commissioner for Child Protection and Children's Rights for the next five years. The specialist lawyer for family law and expert in the field of child protection and protection against violence wants to ensure that the rights of children and young people are considered and taken into account in all political decisions and social debates.
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