New protection offer for women in Gänserndorf started!

New protection offer for women in Gänserndorf started!

As part of the annual annual campaign "16 days against violence against women", a significant new offer for women affected in violence was launched in Gänserndorf. Like Meinzirk.at , two transition apartments are now available that are operated by the Frauenforum Gänserndorf. These apartments offer safe living space for women who have to flee from violent relationships. The new project is also supported by a corresponding investment of the state of Lower Austria in the amount of 2.26 million euros by 2027, which underlines the importance of the project.

a safe refuge

The transitional apartments are optimally equipped and enable women to stay up to twelve months, depending on the individual hazard and support. In addition to protected living space, residents also have access to at least four hours of advice and support per week. Access to the offers of women's shelters and advice centers is also guaranteed. State Councilor Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig describes this care as "an important milestone in violence".

In addition to the new apartments, which are specially designed for the needs of women and possibly existing children, the historical contributions of strong women in the Gänserndorf district are also pointed out. Loud NÖN.AT If the commitment of women in the Gänserndorf district has been of central importance in the past 100 years, even if their presence in political offices is considered to be underrepresented. The introduction of the new transitional apartments underlines progress that has been made in this regard and offers a promising outlook on further initiatives to protect and support women in need.