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“Electronic ankle bracelet” – First reading in the Bundestag

The Women's Shelter Coordination Association (FHK) welcomes the reform of the Violence Protection Act – and calls for a comprehensive overall concept instead of individual measures.

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Statement on the draft law introducing electronic monitoring of residence and perpetrator work in the Violence Protection Act

FHK analyzes the government's draft law on protection against violence and points out gaps and the need for improvement.

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LeSuBiA: Chancellor Merz, make violence prevention a top priority!

FHK, djb & the GdP women's group are calling for a national conference on violence protection and binding immediate measures.

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Statement: Strengthening psychosocial support for victims of domestic violence

FHK welcomes the expansion of psychosocial support during legal proceedings to include victims of domestic violence – but sees room for improvement.

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Alternative report on the Istanbul Convention 2025: Germany is not living up to its obligations

A hand holds the title page of the 2025 Alternative Report to the Istanbul Convention by the Istanbul Convention Alliance against a purple background.

Seven years of the Istanbul Convention – and still massive gaps: New alternative report shows where Germany needs to improve.

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Where are the effective countermeasures? A further increase in violence against women, according to BKA situation reports on domestic and gender-based violence.

Domestic violence and gender-based violence against women increased by a further 3,8 percent in Germany, reaching a…

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Electronic ankle monitor: Classification and statement by FHK

Close-up of feet with an electronic ankle monitor. Visible are the lower legs of a person wearing dark trousers and brown leather shoes with a woven pattern. A black electronic ankle monitor is attached to the right ankle. The person is standing on a light-colored concrete surface; buildings and green spaces are visible in the blurred background.

The black-red federal cabinet approves a draft law for the introduction of electronic monitoring of residence and perpetrator work in…

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Report of the Federal Government on the first thematic evaluation round of the Istanbul Convention

Typewriter with white paper on which "VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN" is written in capital letters

On October 17, 2025, the German Federal Government submitted its report for the first thematic evaluation round of the Istanbul Convention to the…

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Statement on NRW's draft law on protection against domestic violence

On a light purple surface, in white letters, it says: Statement on the draft law of NRW for protection against domestic violence

North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) wants to strengthen protection against domestic violence with a new law. The Federal Chamber of Industry and Commerce (FHK) welcomes the political initiative, but sees room for improvement:…

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Tenth Family Report: Important impulses for support and protection of single parents and their children

The cover image of the Tenth Family Report of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth: An A4 page with green and purple wave elements. The green text reads: "Tenth Family Report: Support for Single and Separated Parents and Their Children - Assessment and Recommendations for Action." In the top left corner is the logo of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth.

The 10th Family Report of the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ) comprehensively examines the living conditions of single and separated parents and their children in Germany.…

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FHK ends activities on X

On a light purple surface, the white lettering reads: "FHK terminates activities on X definitively" - instead of the letter X, the logo of the social media platform "X" is visible.

Frauenhauskoordinierung eV (FHK) has decided to permanently cease all activities on the platform X, formerly Twitter.

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