Judith Rahner: Expert On Antifeminism And Right-Wing Extremism?

Savanah Lebsack 10 May 2025

Is the fight for gender equality truly advancing, or are we merely navigating a landscape riddled with increasingly sophisticated forms of resistance? The rise of antifeminist sentiments and their insidious integration into mainstream ideologies demand a closer examination of the forces at play, and the individuals who dedicate their lives to combating them.

Judith Rahner stands as a pivotal figure in this ongoing struggle. Since August 2024, she has taken on the role of Managing Director of the German Women's Council (Deutscher Frauenrat), a significant step in her already distinguished career dedicated to addressing issues of gender equality, right-wing extremism, and related forms of discrimination. Prior to this appointment, Rahner spearheaded the "Department for Gender, Group-Based Enmity, and Right-Wing Extremism" at the Amadeu Antonio Foundation, where she initiated the antifeminism reporting center, a crucial resource for documenting and analyzing these trends. Her expertise lies in advising and training civil society, political bodies, and media outlets on how to effectively address and counter right-wing extremism. This work, which she began in 2018, has positioned her as a leading voice in the discourse surrounding antifeminism and its connection to broader societal issues.

Judith Rahner: Biographical and Professional Overview
Full Name	Judith Rahner
Current Role	Managing Director, German Women's Council (Deutscher Frauenrat) (since August 2024)
Previous Role	Head of the Department for Gender, Group-Based Enmity, and Right-Wing Extremism, Amadeu Antonio Foundation (2018 - August 2024)
Key Focus Areas	Antifeminism Gender Equality Right-Wing Extremism Group-Based Enmity Hate Crime
Responsibilities	Advising and training civil society, political bodies, and media on addressing right-wing extremism, antifeminism, and related issues. Leading research projects on gender images in right-wing extremist circles and gender-specific violence. Initiating and managing the antifeminism reporting center.
Notable Contributions	Keynote speaker on antifeminism and its societal impact. Author and contributor to publications on gender equality, right-wing extremism, and related topics. Expert in the Leipzig Authoritarianism Studies, focusing on antifeminist attitudes as part of authoritarian thinking.
Website	Amadeu Antonio Foundation