Andrée Birnbaum, president of the non-profit organisation Women in Distress (Femmes en Détresse), noted that women are still more likely to become victims of domestic abuse. She further elaborated that the request for a respective app was repeatedly brought up by people she met during her work, who firmly believe that it can be a helpful tool.
The application should be considered an initial contact point for victims of domestic abuse. A critical aspect for the success of the digital tool is the anonymity of both logo and name, which will not be published. The association thus hopes to guarantee that women can use the app safely.
Read also: Women's strike in Luxembourg City to highlight gender inequalityOther countries already have similar apps, which were used as an inspiration source for the Luxembourgish version. Communications officer Nathalie Weiss explained that the tool was developed with the support of the Vodafone Foundation: "Special about our app is its availability in Luxembourgish, French, English, and Portuguese. We also plan on adding Serbian and Arabic in the near future. Furthermore, users find information on all institutions that provide help and services to victims of domestic abuse."
At the moment, Women in Distress can only be contacted via email to receive information on how to download the app. However, a strategy is currently being developed to ensure that other responsible institutions can provide similar access.
