The United Nations estimates that more than 35 percent of all women worldwide experience sexual or physical violence at least once in their lives. In Germany, one in three women has experienced physical or sexual violence at least once in her lifetime. Every day, an offender in Germany attempts to kill a woman, and every second day, a woman is murdered. In about half of the cases, the partner or ex-partner is responsible for these acts.
In addition to physical and sexual violence, psychological and emotional abuse also have serious consequences. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies violence as one of the greatest health risks for women.
Therefore, the State Working Group of Municipal Women's Representatives in Saarland will also set a visible and clear sign across Saarland on 25.11.: "No to Violence Against Women." In Völklingen, Püttlingen, Saarlouis, Dillingen, Homburg, Neunkirchen, St. Wendel, St. Ingbert, and the Saarpfalz district, flags, beach flags, and banners on construction fences and bridges point to the clear position of the women's representatives. At the same time, they demand more and better-equipped support services as well as the implementation of the Istanbul Convention, which Germany already signed in 2018.
The campaign was inspired by the example of the city of Speyer.
