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Every 5th woman is still a victim of violence today

Orange accents: The St. Pölten University Hospital is taking a stand against violence against women.(Bild: Uniklinikum St. Pölten)

Domestic violence is not private: those affected are given a voice. The "16 days against violence" campaign aims to draw attention to offers of help and raise awareness of the issue.

A colorful accent with a strong signal effect: every year, visible support in the fight against violence against women becomes more important. This year, the Festspielhaus St. Pölten is once again lit up in orange on event days. "We must consistently ensure that any kind of violence against girls and women has no place in our society, because every incident is clearly one too many. As a cultural institution, the Festspielhaus St. Pölten is a place of social discourse, and our programme reflects the burning issues of our time," emphasizes Managing Director Thomas Gludovatz.

Festspielhaus St. Pölten sends a visible signal against violence against women(Bild: Richard_Marschik)

The St. Pölten University Hospital will also be illuminated in orange as part of the "16 Days against Violence against Women". The hospital also wants to raise awareness by wearing orange buttons. Low-threshold support services, such as the work of the victim protection group at the university hospital, are intended to help affected women to open up in confidence in the event of violence. Since 2011, victims have been supported here in this way - from medical care and psychosocial support to reporting to the police.