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Argument: Why more girls’ shelters are needed in Switzerland
Girls affected by violence belong to a particularly vulnerable group in need of protection. Girls require specialized support that is tailored to their stage of life, psychological development and specific protection needs. Their needs differ from those of adult women.
Women’s shelters at the limit: The DAO calls for rapid action by the authorities
Due to the current high occupancy rate, the DAO sees an urgent need for action to create further adequate protective facilities for women and their children affected by violence.
The DAO stresses the need to fund additional protected places throughout Switzerland
In view of the ever-increasing number of women and children who have to flee domestic violence, the DAO is calling for more funding and the creation of additional protection places.
Media release: Making psychological violence visible!
Gender-based violence is all too often trivialized and tabooed. Psychological violence in particular remains invisible. The DAO welcomes this year's focus of the 16 Days Against Violence campaign.
Sotomo study on the DAO’s publicity campaign
The report commissioned by the DAO on its 2021 campaign against violence evaluates how the campaign was received and assessed by the Swiss population and experts.
DAO argumentation “For adequate funding of counselling, care and accompaniment of children in women’s shelters”
In its argumentation, the DAO pleads for comprehensive support for children affected by violence in women's shelters. This also includes adequate public funding for child-related services.
Media release on the publication of the Annual Report 2022
In its media release on the capacity bottlenecks in women's shelters, the DAO pleads for sufficient sustainably financed shelter places in women's shelters and for professional care.
Interim report of the DAO on the Roadmap on Domestic Violence of the Confederation and the Cantons
Based on a survey among women's shelters, the DAO presents demands in various areas in its interim report on the Roadmap on Domestic Violence by the Confederation and the cantons.
DAO campaign against gender and domestic violence
DAO launched its nationwide campaign against gender and domestic violence on 8 November 2021. Over a one-month period, XXL posters at railway stations, posters in public transport and social media posts were used to boost public awareness of both the subject and the services offered by women’s shelters.
Sotomo study on “Violence in Couple Relationships in Switzerland”
The study commissioned by DAO suggests that violence in couple relationships is widespread in Switzerland and that the problem is also gender-specific. The study also clearly shows that a majority of those surveyed are in favour of using public sector funds to finance prevention and awareness measures.
DAO in-depth report on Art. 23 of the Istanbul Convention
By signing the Istanbul Convention, Switzerland made a commitment to offering a sufficient number of suitable, easily accessible shelters. However, DAO’s in-depth report on the topic of shelters, which forms part of the Istanbul Convention network’s shadow report, concludes that action still has to be taken in several areas.
DAO report on “Child Welfare and Child Protection in Women’s Shelters”
The professional setting found at women’s shelters is important for children affected by violence. In practice, however, the various women’s shelters differ not only in terms of the services they offer, but also the financial and personnel resources they have available to help children. The report closes with five recommendations for action for the attention of specialist groups and political decision makers.