Position Papers

FHK sees important progress and still open issues in the draft laws on child custody and procedural law.

FHK needs 240.000 euros to continue the project “Different yet strong: Addressing intersectionality in women’s shelters”.

The current draft legislation from the Ministry of Justice significantly strengthens the rights of parents affected by violence compared to previous drafts. FHK…

FHK welcomes the draft law against digital violence, but sees a need for further improvements: procedures must be faster, simpler and less barrier-free…

Regarding this year's IDAHOBIT, FHK points to a funding cut that also affects trans women as well as non-binary and intersex people.

Greater visibility, better data, new structures: Much has changed since the Istanbul Convention. But when it comes to implementation in Germany…

Electronic ankle monitors and perpetrator intervention programs are important steps. But without further measures such as risk management and family law reform, protection against violence remains inadequate…

The Police Crime Statistics (PKS) 2025 also show that violence against women mostly happens at home.

The law aims to improve legal protection against digital violence. The Women's Shelter Coordination Association (FHK) announces a statement…

Domestic violence often continues even after a separation, particularly in the context of custody and visitation rights proceedings.