Orange bench stands as bold protest against domestic violence in Germany

This isn’t just a bench—it’s a statement. A German city transforms public space into a call to end violence against women and girls.

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2025 November 28 . 7:29 PM

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Orange bench stands as bold protest against domestic violence in Germany

A vibrant orange bench has been permanently installed on Buchmühlenstraße in Bergisch Gladbach. The attention-grabbing seat serves as a visible protest against domestic violence targeting women and girls. It marks the latest local effort in a worldwide campaign to tackle abuse as a daily societal issue. The Orange Bench project stems from a partnership between the city’s Office for Gender Equality and the General Women’s Counseling Center for the Rheinisch-Bergisch district. Both organisations aim to raise awareness that domestic violence against women remains widespread and often hidden. Magdalene Holthaus of the counseling center stressed that such abuse is not a private matter but a problem requiring collective action. The Orange Bench will remain a fixed feature in Bergisch Gladbach’s cityscape, reflecting a commitment to confronting domestic violence through both symbolic and practical measures. Organisers hope the installation will prompt conversations and encourage action to support at-risk women in Orange County.