Germany Marks a Decade of State-Supported Protection for Male Domestic Violence Victims

The Free State of Saxony has led Germany in pioneering state-funded protection services for men affected by domestic violence, marking ten years of this initiative. To commemorate this milestone, a press conference is set for November 2, 2026, at the Saxon State Parliament from 11 AM to 12 PM. This event will focus on reflecting upon the progress of men's violence protection services across Germany and will unveil the 2025 usage statistics of these facilities provided by the Bundesfach- und Koordinierungsstelle Männergewaltschutz (BFKM).

The conference will feature notable speakers such as Petra Köpping, Saxon Minister for Social Affairs, Health, and Societal Cohesion; Mirko Luckau from the Men's Protection Housing at the Men's Network Dresden; and BFKM representatives Jana Peters and Dr. Annalena Schmidt. The statistics presented will highlight how male victims have utilized the available support services, alongside an analysis of the sector’s ongoing challenges.

This event precedes International Men's Day on November 3, providing a timely platform to evaluate both the advancements and the difficulties in supporting male victims of domestic violence. Journalists interested in coverage can request preliminary statistics via email.

This initiative reflects a decade-long commitment from Saxony that has influenced national efforts to address domestic violence against men, an issue often underrecognized in public discourse.