Forced marriage and kidnapping are also a problem in Styria, as responsible for caritas know. The figures rise, the youngest affected person was only 13 years old. Aid organizations often save lives – as in the case of a pregnant Styrian, whose family she wanted to force her abroad to abortion.
To protect the identity of women, Elif Yalcinkaya does not reveal the age and country of origin of the affected. So much: “It was about an advanced pregnant woman who was not married. Her parents told her that they would go home together for two weeks – but they took their passport, mobile phone and documents on the site.” Even illegal abortion was planned. With the help of the Caritas Counseling Center Divan and the Periferi Competention Center from Vienna, the woman could be returned to Styria.
76 people – especially women and girls – were affected in 2024 – a significant increase compared to the previous year, has Meltem Weiland, head of the Periferi Association. Six of them lived in Styria. “Women are lured in the family of origin of the family and then held against their will – so we defeat delay.”
Most victims are of a legal age, but many are between 15 and 18 years old. Weiland also helped eleven -layers. The youngest victim was 13 years old in Styria. “Dor Elke and forced marriage often goes hand in hand,” says Weiland. “The parents use the kidnapping as a re-education or discipline measure when their children are” west “.” Affected countries are mainly Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan and the Russian Federation. Due to the regime change chaos, an increase in Syria is currently expected.
The environment often increases the alarm
Friends or teachers are often those who raise the alarm. Together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Messages they try to save the women. “We pick you up in the middle of the night with a car. This is dangerous,” says Weiland. Such a return can take a few days or more years. “We don’t give up.”
Last sentence: “What we see is just the tip of the iceberg. The need would be much bigger.” The cost problem of these evacuations is often unclear. Those want more support.
Source: Krone
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