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Strengthen moral courage: Free workshop in Penzing for everyone!
Free workshop on civil courage in Penzing on November 26th: Learning against sexual harassment and strengthening civil courage.
Strengthen moral courage: Free workshop in Penzing for everyone!
Something is happening in Penzing: On Wednesday, November 26th, a free workshop will take place from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. as part of the “I am your lifeline!” campaign. instead of. This important workshop on civil courage will be held at the Penzing district council, Hütteldorfer Straße 188. The aim is to deepen knowledge about how to deal with sexual harassment and to strengthen the moral courage of the participants. Loud MyDistrict The offer is aimed at anyone who wants to take action in difficult situations.
The workshop is a cooperation between the Penzing district council, the Vienna Women's Service (MA 57) and the ZARA association. Since 2018, the campaign has been drawing attention to the issues of sexual harassment and moral courage. Strategies for recognizing sexual harassment and supporting those affected are particularly important. The event is led by two experienced specialists: Maria Dalhoff, a trauma-centered consultant and adult and theater teacher, and Emily Hanslik, life and social counselor and sex educator, who also launched the “Red Card against Sexism” project.
Important workshops for everyone
Anyone who would like to take part in this workshop can register free of charge at ticket.wien.gv.at. In the event that new challenges arise, important emergency numbers are also available: The 24-hour women's emergency number can be reached on 01/12 345, while the women's helpline offers support on 0800/222 555. If acute violence occurs, the police emergency number on 133 or 112 is the right point of contact. Deaf and hearing-impaired people have the opportunity to seek help by sending an SMS to 0800/133 133.
The importance of such workshops is particularly evident when it comes to recognizing individual boundaries and developing a sensitivity to sexual harassment. Similar formats also take place in schools. For example brings Silence e.V. Workshops in daycare centers and schools to prevent violence and bullying. These workshops are tailored to the needs of the students and include, among other things, de-escalation strategies and strengthening self-esteem. This promotes a healthy and respectful atmosphere, which is of great importance even for the youngest citizens.
Work in the area of civil courage and raising awareness of violence is essential today. Whether in the neighborhood or in schools, the topic is omnipresent and requires active and informed citizens. Having a good handle on your own actions and those of others cannot be valued highly enough. We can only hope that the workshop in Penzing attracts many committed participants and thus makes a valuable contribution to the community.