Viennese events: 16 days against violence to women

Viennese events: 16 days against violence to women

The initiative "16 days against violence against women" has again opened its gates to raise awareness of violence prevention. This campaign, which has been active since 1991 and was launched by the US “Center for Women’s Global Leadership”, runs annually from November 25th to December 10th. It now has an impressive range, with over 6,000 organizations in 187 countries that actively work for the fight against violence against women. Next year the focus topic "Every 10 Minutes, A Woman is Killed. #Noexcuse" and is intended to illustrate the urgency of the problem.

A central component of the campaign is the Austrian UN initiative "Orange the World", which was launched in 2015. As part of this campaign, the Federal Chancellery will shine in orange light to make the topic visible. On November 26, Minister of Women Susanne Raab (ÖVP) invites you to a violence summit that deals with the prevention of gender -specific violence.

Events in focus

Numerous events take place in Vienna to further deepen the topic. Next Wednesday, a workshop for violence against women will be offered in Penzing in cooperation with the Zara association. In Josefstadt, those present discuss the topic of "violence against women is also a male matter" on Tuesday, with strategies for the focus of violence. Logical that the exchange about gender -specific violence is not neglected. The new building will discuss on Thursday how immigrant women can find support on the way to self -determined life in violence. Entry to these events is free of charge, which promotes accessibility for everyone.

various charity campaigns are also part of this year's campaign. The museum quarters are organizing a charity punch on Wednesday, the proceeds of which will benefit the FEM.A association, which is campaigning for feminist single parents. The "Femchor" will accompany the event musically, which makes the occasion even more festive. If you want to actively contribute, you can donate bags in selected shops by November 27th. These will be sold for a charitable purpose at the weekend in the "Hotel Altstadt", whereby the net proceeds from the "Districts without Partner Power" (Stop) benefit.

cinema and libraries are committed

The Viennese adult education centers together with the Urania Kino present a new film festival entitled "Stand Up! Speak out!" From November 27th to 30th. Various films are shown on each of the four days, including Sophia Coppola's "Priscilla" and "Love Lies Bleeeding", which deal with complex family topics. The cinema thus becomes a place of dialogue about social problems.

Not only the cinemas are active; The city's libraries also offer an exciting education program. From interactive readings for children to events to gender roles and pictures, there is something for all ages. Well -known authors such as Simone Hirth and Marlene Streeruwitz will hold readings in order to further develop the topic. In addition, a poetry event entitled "Say it" in the Penzing library takes place, in which the participants can present their own texts.

The program of 16 days against violence on women offers a wide range of events that request both awareness and active participation. The focus is on the possibility of participation and the exchange of concern and solutions, so that the topics of violence and women's rights are in the focus of society.

For current information and details about the individual events, various platforms offer comprehensive reporting. If you are interested, you can find out among other things on wien.orf.at