Nov 10, 2025
Fighting gender-based violence: A review and a preview to the day of action on November 25
The Bremen bronze sculpture "Youth" by artist Bernhard Hoetger shows three female figures in front of a brick wall in Bremen, the middle one with gleaming breasts as a visible trace of countless touches.
On November 25, TUD Dresden University of Technology is offering a varied program to mark the International Day against Violence against Women. Digital lunch talks, a screening of the film “In die Sonne schauen”, and interactive workshops await the participants. November 25 has been declared the "International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women" by the United Nations.
This is the 5th time that the day of action has been used by TUD to draw attention to gender-specific violence. On the occasion of this anniversary, TUD's CulTure Magazine looks back on five years of dedicated work by the Complaints Office for Harassment, Discrimination and Violence. The office, which was commissioned in 2020, stands for a continuous commitment to supporting those affected and initiating structural changes.
With formats such as Bringing in the BYSTANDER™, workshops on (digital) self-defense and regular awareness-raising events, TU Dresden focuses on prevention, education and empowerment.
Rector Staudinger and Vice-Rector Kobel stand in front of the rectorate illuminated in orange. By doing so, the rectorate joins Orange the Day to raise awareness of violence against women.
Anja Wiede, contact person at the complaints office, emphasizes in an interview that discrimination and border violations can only be effectively countered if they are made visible and understood as a joint task.
TU Dresden has been participating in the International Day of Action for the Elimination of Violence against Women since 2021. For this purpose, the University Executive Board was lit up in orange in the spirit of the "Orange the world" campaign.
You can find the complete program at: https://tud.link/11yyfw
Contact:
Anja Wiede
Complaint Office in cases of discrimination harassment, violence
Tel. +49 351 463-33564
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