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Education, prevention and empowerment

Our goal is to expand the app across five federal states in Germany by 2026. We are committed to raising awareness about gender-based intimate partner violence, facilitating access to support services for individuals affected by it, and ensuring the safer documentation of experiences of violence. Enhanced access to support systems through modern communication technologies is a crucial element of effective prevention and intervention strategies.

The app is designed to help individuals experiencing gender-based intimate partner violence assess their situation by providing information about various forms of violence. Ideally, it will also assist in gathering evidence against the abuser, which can be crucial in legal proceedings, should the individual choose to pursue charges. Currently, more than 80% of domestic violence cases are dismissed in court due to insufficient evidence. 

We are determined to change this!

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132,966 people affected are 132,966 too many

In 2023, at least 132,966 women [1] were affected by gender-based intimate partner violence in Germany and the numbers are rising steadily [2]. A dark field study from Lower Saxony in 2022 shows that only every 215th crime in the context of domestic violence is reported [3]. Every third woman in Europe is affected by sexualized and physical violence by her (ex-)partner in the course of her life [4]. Groups affected by multiple forms of surpression and discrimination are particularly vulnerable and exposed to an increased risk of violence [5,6].

Implement the Istanbul Convention, pass the Violence Assistance Act!

The federal and state governments must take decisive action to ensure the full implementation of the Istanbul Convention. The number of individuals affected by gender-based intimate partner violence continues to rise steadily. Between 2022 and 2023 alone, reported cases in the public sector increased by 6.4%, a trend that is both alarming and demands immediate political intervention. Women make up 79.2% of those affected by intimate partner violence [7,8].

The Violence Assistance Act, outlined in the coalition agreement of the current government (as of January 2025), which guarantees every woman affected by gender-based and domestic violence, along with her children, a legal right to protection and counseling, must be introduced without delay. As the number of cases grows, so too does the need for comprehensive support.

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Goals and demands

Involving society

Individuals experiencing gender-based intimate partner violence (GBIPV) require both protection and comprehensive support. Achieving this necessitates a well-resourced support system capable of assisting everyone in need, as well as a society where those affected are not stigmatized and their needs are treated with the utmost seriousness. Addressing a societal issue such as this requires collective action. We must collaborate across disciplines, seek common ground, and work together to dismantle the myths surrounding this form of violence. Ultimately, we must confront and address the root causes: Patriarchal structures embedded in our society.

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Urge policymakers!

Affected people need real protection after and while experiencing gender-based intimate partner violence. That is why we are calling on politicians to engage in an open debate, pass laws that help those affected and support them on their journey, provide more funding for the entire support system and develop preventative concepts.

Sources

[1] Note: In many statistics, still only the binary gender categories "cis man" and "cis woman" are taken into account, i.e. people who were assigned the category "woman" or "man" at birth. Other genders were not explicitly mentioned in the aforementioned surveys. 

[2] BKA (2023): Polizeiliche Kriminalstatistik

[3] LKA Niedersachsen (2022): Dark field study Lower Saxony: "Report on experiences of violence in couple relationships. Special report on the survey on safety and crime in Lower Saxony 2021."

[4] FRA - European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (2014): Violence against women: an EU-wide survey. Results at a glance. European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights.

[5] LesMigras (2012): "...not so tangible and yet real". A quantitative and qualitative study on violence and (multiple) discrimination experiences of lesbian, bisexual and trans* women in Germany.

[6] BMFSFJ (2013): Life situation and burden of women with disabilities and impairments in Germany.

[7] BKA (2022): Partner violence - Crime statistics evaluation

[8] BKA (2022/2023): Federal report on domestic violence (Germany).