Violence to women in Berlin: District Mayor calls for solidarity and actions!

Violence to women in Berlin: District Mayor calls for solidarity and actions!

As a citizen of Berlin, it is worrying to see that the cases of partnership violence in the city are steadily increasing. According to a current press release from the district mayor of Mitte, Stefanie Remlinger, many affected people are unsure of where they can find help and support in such situations. It is emphasized that partnership power not only includes physical violence, but also other forms such as financial control and monitoring social contacts.

To draw attention to this topic, the flag "No to violence on women" will be hoisted on November 21, 2023 at 9 a.m. in front of the Tiergarten town hall. In addition, an information stand will take place on November 23, 2023 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Gesundbrunnen center, in which the district alliance against domestic violence is informed and available on various topics. It is important that society jointly against partnership violence and helps affected.

A worrying information is also that violence in partnerships causes considerable costs for society. According to a study by the TU Cottbus, the total costs for Germany amount to 3.8 billion euros per year, with 296 million euros in health care alone. Indirect costs due to sick leave amounts to 1.3 billion euros.

according to a report by www.berlin.de ,