Germany’s Human Rights Institute Calls for Improved Protection Against Violence Towards Women
The German Institute for Human Rights has highlighted the alarming rates of violence against women and girls in Germany, stating that the government is not doing enough to protect them. The report, ‘Monitor Gewalt gegen Frauen’, reveals that daily, over 700 women face physical violence, while a significant number experience psychological abuse. Experts urge the establishment of a comprehensive strategy to better safeguard victims and combat gender-based violence, including the need for increased resources for women’s shelters and counseling services.