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Gerlinde Grunt and Levent Altan are now connected

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 06:45:00 +0200

Gerlinde Grunt posted an update: Pride Month is celebrated every June as a tribute to […]

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 09:58:07 +0200

Pride Month is celebrated every June as a tribute to those who were involved in the Stonewall Riots. We’re getting ready to dust off our rainbow flags, douse ourselves in glitter, and go join in the fun. With parades, festivals, and concerts going on across the globe, there’s always some way for you to get involved — as well as learn some… Read more

Gerlinde Grunt posted an update: Rape and Sexual Offences - Tackling Rape Myths […]

Mon, 31 May 2021 08:27:01 +0200

Rape and Sexual Offences – Tackling Rape Myths and Stereotypes

It is important to note that in reality:

✅Only a perpetrator is responsible for rape and the law applies equally to all – irrespective of age, background or their future prospects.

✅There is no typical perpetrator – they can come from all backgrounds, all walks of life and can…

Gerlinde Grunt posted an update: "My body is my own. How many women and girls can […]

Mon, 31 May 2021 08:12:53 +0200

“My body is my own.

How many women and girls can freely make that claim?

Each of us has a right to bodily autonomy and should therefore have the power to make our own choices about our bodies, and to have those choices supported by everyone around us, and by our societies at large.
Yet, millions of people are denied their right to say no to… Read more

Gerlinde Grunt posted an update: Cyber Terrorist iPredator Typology Cyber terrorism […]

Mon, 31 May 2021 08:03:24 +0200

Cyber Terrorist iPredator Typology

Cyber terrorism has multiple definitions and applies to a variety of cyber-attack intricacies that may involve one online assailant or many. As a typology of iPredator, Cyber terrorism is defined as the cognitive, affective, behavioral and motivational factors of terrorist groups or their agents who…

Gerlinde Grunt posted an update: Mental Health:Working Less Is a Matter of Life and […]

Mon, 31 May 2021 07:48:38 +0200

Mental Health:

Working Less Is a Matter of Life and Death

A new study by the two groups says that working 55 or more hours a week is a “serious health hazard.” It estimates that long working hours led to 745,000 deaths worldwide in 2016, a 29 percent increase over 2000. Men accounted for 72 percent of the fatalities; the worst concentrations…

Gerlinde Grunt posted an update: If we don’t pick up on domestic abuse and respond […]

Mon, 31 May 2021 07:40:13 +0200

If we don’t pick up on domestic abuse and respond effectively, this is what we call crisis. Crisis isn’t always the perpetrator of domestic abuse unleashing a fatal attack on the victim. Sometimes crisis is the victim doing something in response to the abuse or violence that causes them crisis. Such as being convicted of a violent offence… Read more

Gerlinde Grunt posted an update: GERMANY: The Round Table "Together against Violence […]

Sat, 29 May 2021 19:24:53 +0200

GERMANY: The Round Table “Together against Violence against Women” met for the last time in the legislative period. Together with Minister Stefanie Drese on behalf of the Länder and Mayor Katja Dörner on behalf of the municipalities, we are proud of what has been achieved:

– For the first time, the federal government is contributing €30…

Gerlinde Grunt posted an update: Pandemic impact on those living with domestic abuse […]

Fri, 28 May 2021 08:20:47 +0200

Pandemic impact on those living with domestic abuse and helpline staff explored

“Initial reports illustrate that lockdown measures have been associated with a substantial increase in the prevalence and severity of domestic abuse. However, no research has examined potential changes in the nature of this abuse, or the impact of lockdown on…

Gerlinde Grunt and elastik lab are now connected

Thu, 27 May 2021 13:06:58 +0200

Gerlinde Grunt posted an update: Steps to take if you are being cyber harassed - 1. Keep […]

Thu, 27 May 2021 09:17:11 +0200

Steps to take if you are being cyber harassed – 1. Keep a record of everything, 2. Protect your online security, 3. report it, 4. Seek support from specialist services. Rory Innes, the CEO of The Cyber Helpline discussed this during our conference. Visit the Cyber Helpline website to learn more about what you can do if you are being…

Gerlinde Grunt posted an update: The German Association of Cities has published a handout […]

Thu, 27 May 2021 09:14:07 +0200

The German Association of Cities has published a handout on the local implementation of the “Istanbul” Convention. The City of Science Darmstadt is listed here among the best practice examples for the Federal Republic of Germany.

“This guide aims to contribute to the transfer of knowledge among cities. It is intended to strengthen or… Read more

Gerlinde Grunt posted an update: "Only a handful of countries have legislation […]

Thu, 27 May 2021 08:59:42 +0200

“Only a handful of countries have legislation on cyberstalking – Australia, India, the UK, and Poland, as well as a few US states – even though it is becoming a common crime on the internet, with severe consequences in real life.

Brazil is now one of the countries that recognize this problem. Stalking, or rather “the persecution of someone,… Read more

Gerlinde Grunt posted an update: “Love Should Not Hurt”. Such a powerful video, made […]

Thu, 27 May 2021 08:41:01 +0200

“Love Should Not Hurt”.

Such a powerful video, made all the more impactful as it features Mel B – a woman who has lived experience of domestic abuse.

As powerful as this video is, we need to remember that that there are many relationship typologies where domestic abuse may be a factor.

Regardless of gender, age or sexual orientation,… Read more

Gerlinde Grunt and Keti Varoshlija Botterman are now connected

Thu, 27 May 2021 07:52:19 +0200

Gerlinde Grunt and Sigal Haimov are now connected

Wed, 26 May 2021 16:04:37 +0200

Gerlinde Grunt changed their profile photo

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:22:41 +0200

Gerlinde Grunt updated their profile

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:12:27 +0200

Gerlinde Grunt changed their profile photo

Wed, 26 May 2021 15:08:14 +0200