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As the MARIPOSA project is coming to an end, we are thrilled to share with you the latest developments of our ongoing commitment to fight violence on women and raise awareness against gender-based violence. Over the past few months, our team has worked tirelessly to organise a series of key events to present the results of our project and raise awareness about such an unfortunately current issue.

MULTIPLYING CHANGE IN AUSTRIA, ITALY, SPAIN, GREECE AND ROMANIA

Our events have been a key step in spreading awareness and actively involving the community. In Austria, Italy, Spain, Greece, Romania and France we have organised and are currently organising engaging meetings where we have shared and will share the results of our project sofar. These events provided a valuable opportunity to stimulate dialogue and reflection on how to collectively combat gender-based violence.

AWARENESS CAMPAIGN FOR THE INTERNATIONAL DAY

Coinciding with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, we launched awareness-raising campaigns to amplify the voice against gender-based violence based on our
Guide on Capacity building of Peers in Multiplication and Networking Strategies. Through our digital platforms and local activities in partner countries, we shared useful resources and crucial information to educate and mobilise the community.

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PROJECT CONCLUSION & ONGOING COMMITMENT

While this particular project is coming to a close, our commitment to promoting awareness, enacting change and supporting those affected by gender-based violence remains constant through other numerous initiatives, information events and trainings that aim to reach the highest number of people possible. What about yours?

HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

Spread the Word:
Share our resources and messages through social media and within your network.
Continuous Education:
Further educate yourself on gender-based violence and share the acquired knowledge with others. Have a look at Mariposa’s resources at:

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TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.

A visible sign against violence against women was set in Neulengbach.

The global campaign “16 days against violence against women” takes place every year from 25 November to 10 December. In a joint initiative by several organisations, an event on the topic of violence and violence prevention was organised by Paul Schober (GeSoB association), Gerlinde Blemenschitz-Kramer and Michaela Schmitz on Friday, 24.11.2023 at 18:00 in the district office of the Red Cross Neulengbach, Rettungsgasse 1. The Lower Austria Violence Protection Centre, the St. Pölten Women’s Centre Association, the Neustart Association and the Caritas Men’s Counselling Service were also present. The aim was to raise awareness of domestic violence, a topic that is often kept quiet, and to present preventative measures.

“Our aim is to talk about domestic violence in a safe environment and to highlight possible courses of action for everyone involved,” explained Paul Schober. It is important to find out about ways out, protection and help options in order to break the spiral of violence. The experts presented current data: In 2023 alone, there were 24 suspected femicides, 40 attempted murders and serious acts of violence against women in Austria.

Look, act and help!

Civil courage and the right way to deal with signs of violence were discussed at the event. It is important to act without endangering oneself and to seek help in good time. Participants were given information on contact points such as the Lower Austrian women’s helpline and the women’s helpline against violence.

Finally, reference was made to the EU project Mariposa, which offers extensive resources for prevention work. This event in Neulengbach was intended to help raise awareness of domestic violence and promote collective solutions. Conny Poell played songs appropriate to the topic at the event.

Also present were:

• Anna Sonnleitner – Lower Austria Violence Protection Centre
• Katharina Loisel-Thanmayer – Association Women’s Centre St. Pölten
• Alexander Grohs – NEUSTART Association – Counselling Centre for Violence Prevention
• Erwin Hayden-Hohmann – Caritas Men’s Counselling Service

If there are signs of domestic violence:

• Act and help
• Take care to protect yourself, no unnecessary risks
• Call for help, in case of danger call the police immediately
• involve the surrounding area, talk to neighbours
• Interrupt the violence.
• Talk to those affected, point out offers of help.

Lower Austrian women’s hotline 0800 800 810
Women’s helpline against violence 0800 222 555
Police 133
Rescue 144

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To the project ‘Mariposa’ …

Photos Maria Hörmandinger

This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.