Villach sets signs: Stop run for a non-violent life

Villach sets signs: Stop run for a non-violent life

On Monday, the "Stop" run took place in Villach, an action that was part of the nationwide initiative for the International Girls Day on October 11th. It is a significant step in the fight against violence against women and girls, organized by the sponsoring institutions of the anti-violence project "Stop-districts without partnership". This initiative is supported in particular by the Equaliz association in Villach as well as Klagenfurt-Viktring and the WIFF Women's and Family Advice Center in Völkermarkt.

The "Stop" run is an important event to draw attention to the problems of domestic violence and to promote active participation of the community. The head of the initiative, Schaar, emphasizes that violence is not a privately treated topic, but has to be discussed publicly in order to provide support. "It is crucial to show civil courage and encourage people to search for or offer help," he says. This emphasizes the importance of the initiative because it breaks silence over violence and strengthens awareness in the neighborhood.

diverse actions for a non -violent life

The "stop run" is only one of many activities that are carried out during the campaign weeks in Carinthia. For example, a hiking exhibition was visited in the media library in Völkermarkt that dealt with civil courage in partner violence. This exhibition took place on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the WIFF Women's and Family Advice Center. In addition, workshops are offered in schools to sensitize young people to violence and their prevention. The overarching goal of these diverse measures is to raise awareness among the population and to increase security for all citizens.

With the support of social minister Johannes Rauch, who has promised the continuation and expansion of the “Stop” project for the next two years with a budget of 3.25 million euros, the initiative receives additional resources to achieve even more people. This is an important signal for the matter, since the financial support is decisive to effectively implement the programs.

appeal to federal politics

In addition, the women's officer makes it clear that measures urgently need to be taken at the political level. "Protection against violence must be extensively improved," she appeals to the new federal government. A national action plan is necessary to close existing security gaps. Increased prevention work, especially in cooperation with men and boys, is particularly important. In their opinion, additional federal funds are essential for these measures.

The "Stop" initiative impressively shows how important it is to openly name and act social problems such as violence against women and girls. The “stop run” in Villach is a strong signal for solidarity and the will to stand together for a non-violent life. These topics will continue to play and require a central role in public discussions.

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