Equal opportunity policy based on partnership focuses equally on women and men and provides support where there are disadvantages. The dossier "Gender equality policy for boys and men in Germany – Implementing an equitable approach to gender equality policy" describes how these policies already address and mobilize boys and men as active subjects as well as beneficiaries. In addition, there is an overview of the current state of research and developments in the field. It also illustrates present and future challenges and opens up new perspectives and horizons – for a modern society in which partnership is actively lived.