Women Innovators in Germany - Rural Fact Sheet #029

Johanna Röh, a self-employed carpenter from Lower Saxony, Germany, founded the "Maternity Protection for All!" initiative after experiencing inadequate maternity protection as a self-employed woman. Her campaign, which highlights the lack of statutory leave for self-employed mothers, has led to a nonprofit with over 100 members, political engagement, and a federal needs analysis. The initiative seeks to secure maternity rights and support for self-employed women across Germany.