November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. A long, formal name – for a painful and persistent reality.
Violence against women is everywhere:
According to the WHO, at least 1 in 3 women worldwide experience physical, psychological, or sexualized violence in their lifetime. In Germany:
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A femicide occurs nearly every day,
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Every two days, a man kills his (ex-)partner,
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63% of women face digital violence,
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90% of young women feel fear when encountering unknown men at night.
Violence doesn’t only affect “others” – it affects all of us, directly or indirectly. That’s why it’s important to me not to stay silent.
I’m proud to be part of the Rhein MQG‘s contribution to the UN’s “Orange the World” campaign. On November 25, 2025, a virtual quilt exhibition will go live, highlighting this urgent issue – and my quilt will be part of it.
🧡 Orange stands for hope – and for the vision of a future free from violence.