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Gender-based intimate partner violence or domestic violence is a problem that affects society as a whole and is structurally anchored. It must be tackled together and that also means across ministries, departments and disciplines. This is also demonstrated by our move to the Federal Ministry of the Interior and - back then - Home Affairs (BMI) in 2023, which is funding us until the end of 2026 as a flagship project - i.e. the first project tied to the BMI to explicitly address the issue also as a problem of national and domestic security. Unfortunately, not all forms of domestic violence are considered criminal offenses, but they can culminate in physical and sexualized violence and even femicide. We want to get to the root of the problem and treat domestic violence for what it is - a phenomenon of violence that also touches on issues of national and domestic security.

Nancy Faeser, former Federal Minister of the Interior: "Domestic violence is a terrible part of everyday life for many women. No one should leave the women affected alone. I am delighted that the app from the 'Gewaltfrei in die Zukunft' association is a further addition to the existing help and support system. This digital innovation project, in close cooperation with the security and law enforcement authorities, will enable us to better support and accompany affected women in their very difficult personal situation."

In 2021, we managed to place our project and thus the topic of domestic violence with the Federal Ministry of Justice for the first time, which was one of our most important partners from day one. Thanks to funding from 2021 to September 2023, we were able to launch our project. As domestic violence is not only a social problem, but also affects the justice system and national and domestic security, we are continuing to work on a new holistic way of thinking.

Christine Lambrecht, former Federal Minister of Justice : "For many women, their own home can be a place of horror. Many find it very difficult to raise the alarm and seek help to protect themselves and often their own children. The coronavirus pandemic may have exacerbated the situation because life has shifted into the home. Acts of violence are often not reported due to shame or fear. That is why we want to promote the development of a hidden smartphone app that enables silent emergency calls and the court-proof documentation of images and reports from those affected. I am very grateful to the Budget Committee of the German Bundestag for making it possible to fund this innovative project."