Femicides in Bavaria: A shocking climb demands 40 life!

Femicides in Bavaria: A shocking climb demands 40 life!

In Bavaria, the alarming numbers for female are not to be overlooked. According to the Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (LKA), 40 women and girls were killed by femica last year. Tragically, most victims are women over the age of 21, and the perpetrators are often partners or ex-partners. This shows that a violence of women in our society is deeply rooted. The consequences are devastating.

An impressive example is the case of a 49-year-old from Pommelsbrunn, who was strangled by her husband, from whom she had separated. The trial against the man begins on June 24th in front of the Nuremberg District Court. In another shattering case, a 33-year-old from Upper Franconia has been missing since August, whereby her former partner has been targeted by the public prosecutor.

the number of unreported cases and their meaning

femicides remain undetected or unpleasant, since they are not recorded separately in the police crime statistics of the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). There is also a lack of a nationwide definition of these violent crimes. In 2023, a total of 143 victims of attempted or completed female female were registered in Bavaria, an increase compared to 2022, where there were 129 victims. It is alarming that many of these actions are accompanied by abuse, threats and sexual violence.

The numbers show not only a local, but also a nationwide tendency. Overall, according to a press release from the Federal Ministry for Family, Seniors, Women and Youth, Germany recorded an increase in female female in 2023 to 938 women and girls who were victims of homicide offenses. 80.6 % of them suffered the deeds in partnership -based relationships. Practically every day, a woman in Germany becomes the victim of a female female.

domestic violence and its size

The topic of violence against women is often downplayed and not adequately discussed. Many women and girls experience violence in their personal environment or in public spaces. Studies show that 70.5 % of victims of domestic violence are women, and in 2023 around 181,000 female victims were recorded in Germany. The notification is often influenced by social norms, which leads to the extensive underestimation of the actual cases.

An urgent example of the explosive location is a man who was sentenced to life imprisonment due to a attempted murder on his separated woman after attacking her with a knife in public. The call for help for better protective measures becomes louder - this is how Terre de Femmes demands the introduction of electronic ankle cuffs for monitoring violent men in order to better protect potential victims.

The future: Technological protection for women

In Bavaria there are already ways to monitor violent men based on the State Police Act. In addition, the Ministry of Justice plans the introduction of a surveillance technology according to the Spanish model, in which the victim has a GPS device. If the perpetrator approaches, an alarm should be triggered immediately.

In order to support women and girls in emergency situations, the help telephone "Violence against Women" can be addressed around the clock under number 116 016. In 2023 there were around 86,700 contacts, from which around 59,000 consultations took place. It is up to all of us not to close the eyes of this reality and actively work on solutions.

Overall, it is clear that violence against women is a widespread and socially relevant problem that we absolutely have to face. Therefore, it is crucial to take enlightening measures and strengthen help. This is the only way we can make sure that women in Bavaria and Germany can live safely in the future.