'Sexual harassment leaves a mark' on humans and statues; German NGO's unique awareness campaign
'Sexual harassment leaves a mark' on humans and statues
"Sexual harassment leaves a mark," on statues and on humans. Throughout Germany, large white placards have been strategically placed to expose the trauma that comes with sexual abuse. How? Through what is in front of the placards: Bronze statues of women with their breasts visibly many shades lighter because of all the groping and touching at the hands of tourists and locals.
Unsilence the violence
German women's rights organisation Terre des Femmes has launched a campaign titled "Unisilence the violence," to bring attention to the sexual harassment women face throughout their lives.
According to the group, two out of three women experience sexual harassment at some point in their lives.
In a press release, Sina Ton of Terre des Femmes pointed out that "Sexual harassment is a problem that is far too often trivialized or ignored."
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"We must work together to ensure that the voices of victims are heard and that perpetrators are held accountable," it added.
Not even statues are spared
The group, Terre des Femmes, has installed their placards behind iconic statues of women, which are an important part of humanity's cultural history: the Juliet Capulet statue in Munich's Marienplatz; the "Youth" statue in Bremen's Hoetgerhof; and in front of the "Frau Rhein" statue that is part of the Neptune fountain in central Berlin.
The group has also posted QR codes through which the statues themselves can tell their stories in audio form.
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Photos of the installation clearly show the stark difference between the naked women's breasts — "where they are most often touched" — and the rest of the statue, said the organisation.
The three feminine statues "visibly show the decades of assaults by passersby," said Terre des Femmes, pointing out that the act leaves its mark — "just as it does for those affected by sexualised violence."
These awareness posters were put up on Friday (Apr 5) and were kept in place for only three days, due to permit issues, said a spokesperson of the group.
(With inputs from agencies)
