Memory in Hamburg: Only a few against female and patriarchal violence

Memory in Hamburg: Only a few against female and patriarchal violence

On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, a moving demonstration took place on Alma-Wartenberg-Platz in Ottensen. Around 50 people came together to protest against patriarchal violence and for the victims of female female. The event was a commemoration for a 21-year-old from Hamburg who had lost her life through her ex-partner's hand a week ago. This cruel act, which happened in Barmbek-Nord on July 8, makes it clear how important it is to address the topic of female female in public. The young mother left an eight -month -old baby behind, which now grows up without his biological parents.

"You don't kill out of love, stop female" the demonstrating shouted loudly, while on the ground there were grave lights, roses and blood red shoes. At the center of the square, the organizers had placed candles, flowers and written messages. The anti-feminicid network, which gathers on Wednesday after a female, wants to set a strong sign. They emphasize that such acts must not be dismissed as a "relationship drama", but must be clearly recognized as female and expression of patriarchal violence. Posters such as "calls it.

The phenomenon of honor

femicides are not a single window, but part of a major social problem. In Germany, women and girls are often affected by so-called "honor murders", such as a comprehensive analysis of Deutschlandfunk . These acts often take place in patriarchal family associations, with migrant women in particular being affected. The number of unreported cases of these crimes is assessed as high; Many acts remain unmentioned. The increase in social awareness is crucial to protect women and offer support.

The phenomenon of honor violence is often associated with certain cultural patterns, whereby the WHO sees the term “femicide” as more comprehensive. This can also be seen in the reports of the Federal Center for Political Education . The murder of Hatun Sürücü in 2005, for example, brought the topic of honor murders into the focus of the public and led to increased political attention to the problem. But honorary violence is a global phenomenon and not only limited to Islam or migrant communities. In many cultures there are traditions that legitimize such violence.

important initiatives and legal changes

The social and legislative framework plays a crucial role in the fight against female female. The planned violent assistance law is to be introduced from 2032 extensive protective measures for victims of domestic violence. Advice centers, such as the Yasemin in Stuttgart, have already adopted the topic and support women and girls who are affected by honor. These initiatives are urgently necessary to raise awareness of patriarchal structures and gender roles.

Despite these efforts, the decline in the number of participants in the memorial demonstration in Ottensen shows that the relationship between society on this topic has not yet reached the urgency it needs. Furthermore, it is important to draw attention to the suffering of those affected and to stand together in solidarity in order to achieve changes.