Women's murders in Austria: Yvonne Widler gives victims a voice

Women's murders in Austria: Yvonne Widler gives victims a voice

Amstetten has experienced a moving evening when the renowned author and journalist Yvonne Widler read in the foyer of the Chamber of Labor at the invitation of the association "The Amstettnerin" and the Austrian Trade Union Confederation. Her book "Home are you dead daughters" moved into the light of the terrifying reality of women's murders in Austria. This event was not only the reading, but also the subsequent discussion between the author and the guests present.

The seriousness of the topic cannot be emphasized enough: In the years 2020 and 2021, 60 women were murdered - a total of 319 women in just eleven years. Most of the perpetrators are partners or ex-partners, which has led to the disturbing description of Austria as the “land of female female”. However, these statistics are only the tip of a much bigger problem that often has years of psychological and physical violence in the background.

feminist discourse on women's murders

Widler, who has been dealing with the topic of women's murders in the Alpine Republic for many years, pursues the goal of finding answers to pressing questions. Who are the perpetrators? What connects you? How can effective violence protection for women be emerged in relationships? The author also questions the roots of misogynia in Austria and responsibility, the media in this problem.

The aim is to give their voice back to the women killed, which was tragically taken away from them. Her research led her to relatives, survivors of violence, experts and politicians. During her work, she accompanied legal proceedings and spread the stories of the victims to preserve their memory.

In addition to Widler's reports, many experts contributed to the discussion. From victim protection lawyer Sonja Aziz to psychiatrists and experts such as Reinhard Haller and Sigrun Roßmanith as well as representatives of women's shelters and male advice - the variety of perspectives was impressive. The event offered space for honest and open discussions about the terrible consequences of violence against women and the social structures that can lead to it.

The importance of this topic cannot be assessed highly enough. The reporting on women's murders and the critical examination of domestic violence are essential to make prevention more effective. At the end of the event, the question was the question of which measures had to be taken to combat systemic violence against women and how society can become active.

The evening in Amstetten was not just a literary event; He was an impressive call to mindfulness and acting in relation to an urgent problem that threatens the life of many women. Further details on the findings and discussions can be found on www.tips.at are read.