Together against violence: Vienna demands equality for women!

Together against violence: Vienna demands equality for women!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - On March 7, 2025, political representatives clearly stated on the occasion of the upcoming World Women's Day that words alone were not sufficient. The women's spokeswoman for the Vienna People's Party, municipal councilor Sabine Keri, emphasized that it was time to take concrete measures to ensure equality and safety of women and girls. "Flower gifts are good and good, but we need real deeds," says Keri. Every second minute, a woman in Vienna becomes a victim of physical or psychological violence. This alarming fact illustrates the urgency with which this topic must be addressed.

need for action and prevention strategies

keri demands a shoulder over parties. Violence prevention must already begin in schools to educate a new generation that considers violence against women to be unacceptable. In addition, she expressed the desire for a comprehensive range of self -defense courses for women and girls to increase their security. The financing of educational programs for women to promote their financial independence is another point that the Vienna People's Party brought into the local council. This would not only enable more self -determination, but also contribute to the increase in the proportion of women in management positions of the urban companies, which was already confirmed with a unanimous decision.

The 24- hours of women's call offers an important contact point for women and girls who are affected by violence. With free and confidential advice around the clock, also on Sundays and public holidays, the emergency call sets a sign of support. The consultations are anonymous and include both telephone and personal help. These offers are essential in times when awareness of violence against women must increase. In addition to acute emergencies, the women's emergency call also provides information about further help offers and supports legal questions.