Press Release: Crimes against Women and Girls Rise across the Board – Femicide in Germany Nearly Every Day
- November 18, 2024
BERLIN – Crimes against women and girls have increased significantly in all areas in Germany, according to new data released today by the Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). The number of reported cases of rape has risen by 10% in 2024 compared to the previous year, and the number of cases of sexual assault has increased by 5%. Additionally, there has been a sharp increase in the number of femicides, with one woman being killed by her partner or ex-partner nearly every day in Germany.
The BKA’s data shows that there were 1,194 reported cases of rape in Germany in the first half of 2024, up from 1,085 in the same period last year. The number of cases of sexual assault also increased, from 8,237 in the first half of 2023 to 8,621 in the first half of 2024.
Femicides also reached a record high in the first half of 2024. According to the BKA, there were 130 femicides in the first six months of the year, up from 115 in the same period last year. This means that an average of one woman was killed by her partner or ex-partner every 1.4 days in Germany during this period.
The BKA’s data also shows that women and girls are disproportionately affected by violence in the home. In 2023, 79% of all reported cases of domestic violence were against women.
The rise in crimes against women and girls is a serious concern, and it is clear that more needs to be done to protect women and girls from violence. The government has said that it is committed to addressing this issue, but it is clear that more action is needed.
Femicides are the most extreme form of violence against women. They are often the result of a long history of abuse and violence, and they have a devastating impact on the victims’ families and communities. It is essential that we work together to prevent femicides and to protect women and girls from violence. It’s a matter of human rights and a matter of justice.
Urgent actions:
- Increase funding for domestic violence and sexual assault support services.
- Improve training for law enforcement officers and other professionals who work with victims of violence.
- Change social norms that tolerate violence against women and girls.
- Empower women and girls to speak out against violence and to seek help.
- Hold perpetrators of violence accountable for their crimes.
Additional information:
- The National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
- The National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
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