International Women's Day: Beautiful & Powerful

Violence against women is, unfortunately, still omnipresent: at PURE SKIN FOOD we do not look the other way. A donation of €1 for every order placed on 08.03.2021 will be contributed to women's shelters.

One in every 3 women is exposed to physical and/or sexual violence

Unfortunately, the statistics are staggering: In fact, more than 30% of women worldwide are still affected by violence. All the more tragic that almost 70% of all female murder victims are killed by their male (ex) partner. This means that domestic violence is seen as the main cause of death or damage to health in women (between 16 and 44 years of age) and, statistically, it is more common than women affected by cancer or involved in road accidents.

From a legal standpoint, violet crimes include the following:

(Serious) assault
Torture or neglect
Deprivation of liberty
Coercion
Dangerous threat
Persistent persecution/stalking
Ongoing violence
Rape
And, unfortunately, the list continues

18% of all women are affected by stalking

According to the official definition, stalking, also known as “persistent persecution”, is also a violent crime. It can be assumed that the number of unreported cases is much higher. If you have the feeling that you are being stalked or that you feel uncomfortable, then you can, and should, articulate this at any time! If the other person does not accept this, you should definitely seek support quickly!

More than half of all women are exposed to sexual harassment

More than half of all women experience some form of sexual harassment in their lifetime. Psychological violence also occurs in many families. It is therefore not surprising that a German study showed that 42% of the women questioned had experienced forms of psychological violence such as intimidation, aggressive yelling, slander, threats and humiliation to psychological terror.

An estimated 70% of women worldwide are victims of murder at the hand of their male partners

Do not look the other way when you are aware of someone who is affected by violence - regardless of whether you know the victim personally or not. It is best to keep an eye on the situation and seek help as best you can. Every single woman who is in need or feels distressed will be grateful for the commitment and support!

For every order placed on 08.03.2021 and 09.03.2021, we are donating €1 to the Association of Autonomous Women's Shelters in Austria where women affected by violence can seek help and support.