How Bayer 04 Takes Action Against Sexualized Violence

Sexualized violence is also an issue in football stadiums – from harassment to assault. Bayer 04 Leverkusen offers discreet help for those affected with the code word ‘Luisa is here!’.

Intrusive looks, „cat calling“, obscene jokes, gestures and comments. According to the Network against sexism and sexualized violence in football, all of this is part of sexualized violence. But it also includes repeated, seemingly random physical advances, sexual assault and rape.

Some football stadiums in Germany therefore offer support services for those affected. These services are often labelled with code words. At SC Freiburg the term is „Fuchsbau“. Those affected can go to employees and say the code word to get help. At Hertha BSC the code is „Wo ist Lotte?“, at BVB in Dortmund „Wo geht’s nach Panama?“ and at Bayer 04 Leverkusen „Luisa ist da!“.

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