Projects and events 2025
Orange Day on 25 November 2025: Chemnitz sent a visible signal against violence against women
Orange Day on 25 November 2025: Chemnitz sends a visible signal against violence against women
On 25 November 2025, the International Day against Violence against Women, numerous campaigns and events took place in Chemnitz to raise awareness of the issue and show support for those affected.
The central event for Orange Day took place from 5.30 pm to 10.30 pm in the Metropol cinema. The theme of the evening was "Domestic violence". In cooperation with Klinikum Chemnitz gGmbH, the victim protection officer of the Chemnitz police, the organisers had put together a varied programme.
In addition to a report from victims and information from the Chemnitz police department on crime statistics, there was also a panel discussion on the topic.
The day concluded with a screening of the film "Tomorrow is another day".
Various aid organisations and initiatives also presented themselves in the foyer of the cinema.
Visible signs in the city
"Violence is not an option for me!"
The "Violence is not in my bag!" campaign was launched a week before Orange Day. Several Chemnitz bakeries - including Emil Reimann GmbH and NOMAD Bakery as the main supporters - distributed bread bags with important offers of help from the city and the international aid hand symbol. This joint initiative by Frauenhilfe Chemnitz e.V. and the municipal equal opportunities officer drew attention to low-threshold support options for those affected in everyday life.
Benches for remembrance and as a memorial
Last year, Frauenhilfe Chemnitz e.V. set up old pink benches along the Chemnitz river. They commemorate Valeriya N. and Andrea N., two women who were killed by their husbands during their stay at the Chemnitz women's refuge. On 25 November 2025, Frauenhilfe Chemnitz e.V. placed plaques on the benches that refer to the association's two projects as support services for victims of domestic violence: the women's and children's shelter and the Intervention and Coordination Centre for Combating Domestic Violence and Stalking (IKOS).
Esse shone orange
Chemnitz also shone orange in public spaces on 25 November: the energy supplier Eins Energie in Sachsen GmbH & Co KG illuminated only the orange section of the Esse that evening as a widely visible sign against violence against women.
Men on the move! International Men's Day 2025
on 19 November at Schauplatz Eisenbahn
on 19 November at Schauplatz Eisenbahn
An event was held for the first time in 2025 to mark International Men's Day. All men, fathers, children, partners - and of course families, friends and interested parties - were invited to the Schauplatz Eisenbahn. The programme included talks, workshops, hands-on activities and exercise programmes. The programme highlights included a performance by Instagrammer Patrick van Lier (Feministo_explains), Qi Gong for adults and children and guided tours of the Schauplatz Eisenbahn.
Background
International Men's Day is celebrated worldwide on 19 November and is dedicated to the health, equality and appreciation of men. Unlike the popular "Men's Day" on Ascension Day, it is not about celebrating, but about social issues that affect men and families - similar to International Women's Day on 8 March.