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See Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, 2011 Berlin
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We are talking about women, well aware that all persons who are not identifying as Cis-Male are affected by gender-based violence and also Cis-Males are affected by patriarchal violence. However, as we are discussing gender-based violence against women and those who read female in this information campaign, we are also specifically addressing them. If you identify as queer / LGTBIQ* and have been affected by violence, feel free to contact:
RosaLinde e.V., https://www.rosalinde-leipzig.de/de/
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146,655 cases of intimate partner violence with 148,031 victims, (2019: 139,833 cases = +4.9%; 141,792 victims = +4.4%), of which 80.5% are female (119,164) and 19.5% are male (28,867); Criminal Statistics Analysis, Intimate Partner Violence, reporting year 2020
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https://www.re-empowerment.de/hilfe-finden/psychologische-unterstutzung-therapie/
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Wegweiser e.V., with its headquarters in Böhlen, is committed to women’s and family policy and offers psychosocial help and counselling for families, parents and children. This is where you can turn if you have experienced violence: verein@wegweiser-boehlen.de / 034206 — 53756. The contact details of the counselling centre against domestic violence and stalking are: Lange Str. 50, 04668 Grimma, Tel: 03437–708478, in case of emergency: 0177–3039219, FAX; 03437–708477, Email: interventionsstelle@weweiser-boehlen.de.
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The nationwide helpline “Gewalt gegen Frauen“ (Violence against Women) is a nationwide counselling service for women who have experienced or are still experiencing violence. Qualified counsellors confidentially assist those seeking help and, if necessary, refer them to local support services, such as a women’s counselling centre or a women’s shelter in the vicinity. Relatives, friends and professionals are also advised anonymously and free of charge https://www.hilfetelefon.de/das-hilfetelefon.html