Torchlight procession in Eferding: A strong sign against violence on women

Torchlight procession in Eferding: A strong sign against violence on women

In Eferding, the first torchlight procession against violence on women recently took place, in which more than 100 committed women and men came together. Organized by Sofoptimist Club Eferding, this event was held on the international day to end violence against women, November 25th. The aim of the torch train was to set a strong and visible sign against this form of violence in the city center of Eferding. Among the participants were Mayor Christian Penn von Eferding, Mayor Wolfgang Kreinecker from Hinzenbach as well as Member of the State Astrid Zehetmair and representative of local service clubs.

The event also offered an opportunity to open the exhibition "The Wild Mann and the Dead Woman" by Nicole Terter and Paola Lesslhumer. In a moving speech, Karin Peschka recalled the profound social problems associated with the acts of violence against women.

femicides: an alarming increase

In the past ten years, the number of women's murders, also called female murders, has more than doubled in Austria. So far, 24 female female and 39 cases have already been recorded in 2024. These numbers underline the urgency of such events that should draw attention to such tragic developments.

The worldwide campaign "OTW - Orange the World" extends from November 25th to December 10th, the day of human rights, and contains numerous actions. These actions aim to draw the public aware of violence against women by using the color orange.

support for "pia"

Another moving moment of the evening was the handover of a check for 2,000 euros to the non -profit project "Pia". Barbara Niedermayr, the managing director of the association, accepted the check from the Soropimists. The association offers advice and therapy for women who have become victims of sexual violence and is active in sexual education and prevention.

These types of events are not only necessary in Eferding, but everywhere to give the victims of violence a voice and at the same time sensitize the public for these critical issues. The increasing acts of violence against women are an alarming sign that more has to be done to ensure the safety of women and girls.