Protection against visible violence: Using a QR code to the Styrian helpline

The number of cases of violence against women that lead to a constant series of women prompted the state of Styria to launch an anti-violence campaign in the spring of 2024. Another pillar of the campaign was presented on Thursday with a QR code sticker display with reference to the Styrian helpline “Let’s talk!” hit

HISTORY. Those affected by violence should get quick and low-cost help on 0800 20 44 22. Stickers with this number and the corresponding QR code are now placed in hidden places such as changing rooms or toilet facilities. The Styrian state parliament sets a good example and puts up the stickers. Hundreds of Styrian companies are also participating in this offensive information to protect against violence, which is part of the six-point plan of the state of Styria.

The background is a new collaboration between the state of Styria, the Styrian state parliament and the Chamber of Commerce, with the Styrian helpline “Let’s talk!” should be advertised. “This is another initiative that fits well with the many measures we are taking to protect against violence in Styria,” says State Councilor for Social Affairs Doris Kampus, emphasizing the possibility get help anonymously. “The more often these information and offers are seen in our daily lives, the more awareness of this important issue will become in our society. With this campaign we send a clear signal: No one is alone with relationship problems or violence!”, said the State. President of the Parliament Manuela Khom.

Chamber of Commerce as a partner

As a key partner in the attack against violence, Styrian companies, especially in the sales and service sectors, communicate with tens of thousands of customers every day. Information packs in the checkout area, posters in shop windows and on stands and, above all, stickers with a QR code leading to the 0800 20 44 22 helpline will be used in the coming weeks to thanks to the collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce. . “As an important regional partner, the Styrian economy also protects against violence. As the Chamber of Commerce and women in business, we support the initiative and help to make the state’s assistance numbers as accessible as possible because we want to set an example. against violence against women”, explained the Vice-President of the Styrian Chamber of Commerce Gabriele Lechner.

Other cooperation partners include educational institutions such as Wifi, FH Campus 02, TU Graz or the Styria car group.

Styrian Helpline “Let’s Talk!”: 0800 20 44 22

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