Our mission

Digital support offer for individuals experiencing domestic violence

We are Gewaltfrei in die Zukunft (GfZ), and our mission is to support individuals experiencing gender-based intimate partner violence (GBIPV). Our goal is to offer this support in the safest and most straightforward manner possible. To achieve this, we have developed an innovative app. Since our foundation in 2020, we have been working to implement the app across Germany, in collaboration with those directly impacted, as well as partners from the support network, academia, politics, and society.

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Our projects

Covert App

Our covert and discreet app is designed for individuals experiencing gender-based intimate partner violence.

The app features a self-assessment tool to evaluate one's situation, a personal diary, and a camouflage function. It aims to educate users about the various forms of violence and serves as a gateway to available support services and resources for assistance. With a focus on accessibility, the app is a tool for individual empowerment, enabling users to take control of their situation.

Currently, the app is available in German, simplified German, Turkish, Arabic, English, Spanish, and Russian, with plans to expand to additional languages.

To ensure effectiveness and long-term impact, the app is supported by comprehensive scientific research from social science, legal and criminology perspectives.

Would you like to support us?

Then donate to our association "Gewaltfrei in die Zukunft e.V.". Any amount, no matter how small, helps us in our work against gender-based intimate partner violence.

Do you want to support us? Any amount, no matter how small, helps us to work against gender-based intimate partner violence. 

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Current News

TAZ - "The biggest security issue is patriarchal violence." 09.03.2025

In Germany, there is almost one femicide every day. At a taz event in Hamburg, the speakers asked: When will we strike back against patriarchy?

Podcast - Echoes of Harm 07.03.2025

In the second part of this series, we talk to a survivor who fled from the US to the UK for safety and discusses the heavy impact of post-separation abuse. We also meet Stefanie Knaab, a young activist from Germany who explains the legacy of shame that comes from living with an abuser. Plus, we learn about society’s journey to recognising women’s trauma and the unrealistic expectations imposed on them. 

Deutschlandfunk - Electronic ankle bracelets for offenders can save lives 05.03.2025

In 2023, there were 360 femicides in Germany – statistically almost one every day. The use of an electronic ankle bracelet based on the Spanish model could change this. It monitors whether offenders comply with the restraining order.

Blogposts

  • 08.03.2025 | Estimated reading time: ~ 5 minutes Our 8 demands for March 8, 2025
    We wish you a joyful and solidarity-filled Feminist Resistance Day 2025!In the GfZ team, we have compiled demands to politics and society that we raise not only today but every day, calling for the protection of those affected and the prevention of gender-based violence in intimate relationships to finally be given the proper attention. There is much we stand for and much we oppose together – also on the remaining 364 days of the year.
  • 27.01.2025 | Estimated reading time: ~ 10 minutes "Solidarity can be great fun!" - Event report: "Female Futures: Intimate Partner Violence"
    What feminist challenges will we still be facing in 2025? And how can it be that the figures for intimate partner violence are continually rising, even though we are supposedly living together as equals? Nina Ritter, Program Manager at the Körber Foundation, opened the panel discussion on IPV with these questions. Female Futures is the name of the Körber Foundation's series of events, which will highlight feminist challenges over three evenings and also includes this discussion on partner violence.
  • 21.11.2024 | Estimated reading time: ~ 23 minutes Stop femi(ni)cides!
    Femi(ni)cides are not isolated incidents. Time and again, we see reports of feminized individuals, cis women, and trans* women being murdered by their (ex-)partners or cis men from their close circles. This is unacceptable! On the occasion of November 25th, we aim to raise awareness about the most extreme form of violence against women, lesbians, intersex, non-binary, trans, and agender individuals. Not only on November 25th but every single day, we demand: STOP FEMI(NI)CIDES!
  • 07.08.2024 | Estimated reading time: ~ 8 minutes LesMigraS: Insights into the work of the counseling center
    Since June, demonstrations have been taking place to mark Christopher Street Day. This year, some of the events came under massive threat from right-wing extremists. What's causing this violence or at least is making it possible is the marginalization of the LGBTQIA+ community. For our work, we once again are reminded to constantly consider queer realities of life. That is why we'd like to create space for LesMigraS, which offers LGBTQIA+ and BIPoC counseling in the field of anti-violence a.o. 

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