Neuhaus/Suha lights up orange: Signs against violence to women

Neuhaus/Suha lights up orange: Signs against violence to women

As part of a global initiative, the parish church of Neuhaus/Suha will be immersed in a shining orange again this year. The exciting "Orange the World" campaign, which was launched by the United Nations organization, takes place from November 25th to December 10th. This period includes significant memorial days: November 25th is the international day against violence to women, during December 10th marked the international human right day.

The explanation of the parish on this campaign comes from Mag.a Eveline Paier-Sternjak, who is not only a church treasurer, but also the management of the women's service and family counseling center in Wolfsberg. In their speech, the importance of this campaign becomes clear: buildings that present themselves in their light set a visible sign against violence against women. The attacks on women are not an individual phenomenon, but reflect a deeply rooted social problem.

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Violence against women is a serious topic that has far -reaching effects. It is not only the deeds themselves, but also the social circumstances that often offer a breeding ground for such attacks. A look at the numbers in Austria shows that by November 11th of this year, 26 female female and 39 tried murders of women and girls. Femicide denotes the targeted killing of women because of their gender, often committed by partners or men who play their power.

At this time of sensitization, it is important that both churches and social institutions contribute their part. Women's shelters and advice centers are at the side of the women concerned and try to offer support. Nevertheless, many fails due to systematic hurdles that make it difficult to exit violent relationships.

As part of this initiative, a prayer of blessing is also spoken to encourage women to find their place and their voice in society. The words are aimed at all women and remind you of demanding your own right to a violent and self -determined life.

The action period is an important opportunity to raise awareness of these serious topics and to persuade society to actively deal with violence against women. The parish of Neuhaus/Suha sets a strong sign against this violence and shows that it is not just about the lack of individual deeds, but about comprehensive social rethinking.

In the light -fitting orange of the church, not only is the commemoration day celebrated, but also the hope of change and a world without violence on women. Detailed information on this offers this article www.kath-kirche-kaernten.at .