Deutsche Bank Hold Conference Called 'Men Matter' To Discuss Women's Rights In Business

Bank Holds Conference On Women's Rights. Calls It 'Men Matter'

A group of global bankers have gathered in Germany to discuss women's rights in business, but they're making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Executives at Deutsche Bank picked a rather, erm, controversial, theme for the conference -- men.

However it's not really as bad as it sounds. The idea was to focus on what men can do to help achieve gender equality in business, to make sure that men were involved in the fight, not just women.

In an attempt to pull the aim of the conference back into focus, co-chair Antonia Cowdry said: "It may seem paradoxical for a Women in Business conference to focus on men, but by turning our attention this year to the role they can play in improving gender diversity, we want to reach decision-makers who previously hadn’t considered these issues."

People took to Twitter to express their confusion at the name of the event and subsequent hashtag.

Successful Women Reveal How They Relax
Miranda Kerr (01 of11)
Open Image Modal
Miranda Kerr has a "vision book", to keep herself focused on her dreams and ambitions. "I have pictures of places I would love to go, people I hope to meet, things I would like to do and even pictures of friends and family that I pray will remain in my life for as long as possible," she says, talking to Body and Soul. "I find it really uplifting to look over the images and focus on them as being part of my future.'' (credit:Getty Images)
Susan Sarandon(02 of11)
Open Image Modal
Speaking to The Daily Telegraph about her tattoo, she says: "It stands for A New Dawn A New Day.""It's supposed to remind me that if there are disappointments or mistakes, the next day I can just start again. One of my strongest attributes is being able to change direction when I'm given the gift of something I didn't anticipate."She's also a fan of meditation, adding: "It helps me chill out and focus." (credit:AP)
Hilary Mantel(03 of11)
Open Image Modal
“If you get stuck, get away from your desk. Take a walk, take a bath, go to sleep, make a pie, draw, listen to music, meditate, exercise; whatever you do, don't just stick there scowling at the problem." (credit:PA)
Eva Mendez(04 of11)
Open Image Modal
"Meditation really helps create not only a sense of balance but serenity and kind of a calm state of mind." (credit:Getty Images)
Oprah Winfrey (05 of11)
Open Image Modal
"The one thing I want to continue is to centre myself every day and make that a practice for myself. Because I am one thousand percent better when I do." (credit:Getty Images)
Eveyln Stevens (06 of11)
Open Image Modal
The Olympic US cyclist is a big fan of yoga, saying: "I love it—it helps mentally, physically, and I think it's helped my strength." (credit:Getty Images)
Gemma Ward(07 of11)
Open Image Modal
The model says: "Do meditative yoga for 10 minutes every morning. When you have a problem, whether it’s road rage, your guy or work." (credit:Getty Images)
Katy Perry(08 of11)
Open Image Modal
"I get a lot of ideas when I’m resting – either when I’m meditating or getting some kind of work on my back, like physical therapy or acupuncture. That’s where I get my best ideas because I’m balancing my body." (credit:Getty Images)
Gisele Bundchen(09 of11)
Open Image Modal
"If you are happy, you can give happiness. If you don't love yourself and if you are unhappy with yourself, you can't give anything else but that." (credit:Getty Images)
Michelle Obama (10 of11)
Open Image Modal
Michelle says on the subject of taking time out: "Go for a walk with a friend or with your family. These small changes can impact your health and wellness, and set a good example for your kids." (credit:Getty Images)
Hillary Rodham Clinton(11 of11)
Open Image Modal
Work-life "is not a women's issue, it is a human issue and a family issue," Clinton said at the 2012 National Work-Life and Family Month Event. She added: "Even though we love our work, and that we as a nation, as a society, have to try to be more supportive of that." (credit:Getty Images)