Döbling is sending a strong signal against violence against women on November 27th!

Döbling is sending a strong signal against violence against women on November 27th!

On an important Thursday, November 27th, the parliamentary groups in the Döbling district parliament are sending a strong signal against violence against women. The joint event will take place from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Sonnbergmarkt and is open to anyone interested. Deputy district leader Mahboobeh Bayat from the SPÖ launched the initiative to draw attention to a global, serious problem. The event is part of the UN's Orange the World campaign, which runs from November 25 to December 10 and features a highly visual art installation.

This installation, consisting of everyday household items and artificial blood, is intended to bring those affected by violence into the focus of visitors and show how they can help. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the situation of women and girls and to present options for action for society. “The issue of violence against women affects us all and is unfortunately often ignored,” says Bayat. meinkreis.at

Campaign against digital violence

As part of this initiative, the UN Campaign 2025, which specifically deals with digital violence, will also be discussed. It is an alarming fact that between 16 and 58 percent of women and children are affected by digital violence, the figures show. unwomen.at Digital spaces in which women and girls should thrive can often prove dangerous as they are often characterized by harassment, assault and control.

This form of violence is considered the fastest growing type of violence. According to reports, 63 percent of women in Germany experience digital violence. The focus is particularly on prominent and politically active women, as hate comments and threats affect 75 percent of influencers and 72 percent of journalists. “Digital violence can start small, but often results in massive threats and real-world violence,” explains UN Women, which continues to advocate for gender equality.

The call for change

The campaign under the motto “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls” not only calls for digital violence to be made visible, but also for action to be taken. Legal protection needs to be improved and a comprehensive law is called for that gives women and girls a legal right to assistance. A petition that has collected over 180,000 signatures calls for consistent criminal prosecution of digital threats and hate comments.

In this context, Ruth Moschner is also campaigning for a new violence assistance law, which is intended to provide the victims of digital and gender-specific violence with the support they urgently need. While society is calling for a rethink, the upcoming day of action in Döbling shows that measures are also being taken locally to advocate and raise awareness against violence against women. tagesschau.de