Bun bags against violence: action in the district of Gütersloh starts!

Bun bags against violence: action in the district of Gütersloh starts!

In a haunting call to combat violence against women, a remarkable campaign in Gütersloh starts on Saturday, November 23! Under the motto "Violence does not come into the bag!" Special bread bags are distributed in around 130 bakery branches in a circle. These bags are not only an everyday companion, but also a powerful statement against the recurring cases of sexual and physical violence that often take place behind closed doors.

The bread bags have important information: the nationwide help telephone number and the contact details of municipal advice centers. This initiative, which is part of a nationwide week of action against violence, aims to draw attention to the urgent problem of violence to women and to present the available support options. Angela Wüllner, the equal opportunities officer of the Gütersloh district, emphasizes: "On the one hand, we would like to draw attention to women on the subject of violence. On the other hand, we want to inform about the advice and contact points."

a strong sign of solidarity

A total of 126,000 bags were distributed, which achieved almost 35 percent of the population in the Gütersloh district - an impressive range! Andrea Buhl, equal opportunities officer of the city of Rietberg, emphasizes how important this action is. Violence affects people of all nationalities and age groups, with women particularly often affected. The bags are a sign of solidarity and hope that those affected will find the help they need.

The action goes beyond physical violence and also includes psychological abuse such as emotional pressure and manipulation. Inge Trame, equal opportunities officer of the city of Gütersloh, reports that several people were looking for help in the past year based on the information on the bread bags. For everyone who needs support, there is comprehensive information on the website of the Working Group of the municipal equality centers in the district of Gütersloh at www.pia-online.eu.