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Violence Assistance Act: FHK overview page is continuously being expanded.

A group of people stands at an outdoor rally holding a large banner reading "Anti-Violence Assistance Act – We're doing this NOW!" Smaller signs with messages about protection from violence and femicide are also visible. The building in the background has a modern glass facade; the people are dressed for the weather.

New answer in the Violence Assistance Act FAQ: FHK explains the staggered start dates and their consequences for financing and legal entitlements.

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No visitation rights for violent fathers!

Protection from violence must be consistently considered in decisions regarding access rights. The Women's Shelter Coordination (FHK) explains how and why in…

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bff and FHK: FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions at the Intersection of Flight and Protection Against Violence.

2nd edition translated into English with supplement.

New topic: In which cases does the birth of a child in Germany have what…

Women with migration experience

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Second, expanded edition of the FAQ paper - frequently asked questions at the interface of protection from violence and flight

Frauenhauskoordinierung eV, together with the bff: Federal Association of Women's Counseling Centers and Women's Emergency Hotlines, has published a second, expanded edition of…

Women with refugee experience

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Press release: Implement the Istanbul Convention without reservations – enshrine the independent legal right to protection from violence in federal law

On the entry into force of the Istanbul Convention In Germany on February 1, 2018, the Women's Shelter Coordination (FHK) called for all women in the…

Istanbul Convention

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Taking legal action against online violence - Heinrich Böll Foundation publishes e-paper

"Digital violence systematically excludes and is not an isolated phenomenon. It affects people along the experienced Discrimination different,…

Geschlechtsspezifische Gewalt

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Discussion paper on the legal right to protection and assistance

Statements + Position Papers

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Escape and protection from violence

This FAQ provides answers to frequently asked questions about the intersection of violence protection and refugee protection. It was compiled by the Women's Shelter Coordination Office and the…

Escape and protection from violence

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Statement by FHK on the new regulation of social compensation law

Not all victims of violent crimes will benefit from the planned reform of social compensation law. In…

Statements + Position Papers

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FHK statement on the draft bill for the Istanbul Convention

FHK welcomes Germany's ratification of the Istanbul Convention, but nevertheless sees the need for further action to meet the requirements...

Statements + Position Papers

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Basic information on residence and refugee law

Stand May 2016

Women with refugee experience

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