FC Bayern and its deputy CEO Michael Diederich are part of an initiative by the Paritätischer Gesamtverband to raise awareness of the taboo subject of domestic violence against women in a joint video on social media. Under the slogan ‘What are we waiting for?’, figures from business, culture, sport and society take a clear stance.
“Those affected by domestic violence need protection and support,” says Diederich. “Together with the Paritätischer Gesamtverband, we at FC Bayern once again want to raise awareness of this taboo topic in society. We are also always concerned with empowering and supporting women. Among other things, we have therefore launched our EmpowerHer mentoring programme within FC Bayern. We want to make a difference both internally and externally and continuously work to improve equal opportunities.”
“Those affected by domestic violence need protection and support. Together with the Paritätischer Gesamtverband, we at FC Bayern once again want to raise awareness of this taboo topic in society.”
Dr Michael Diederich
On 25 November, to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the club will once again light up the Allianz Arena in the colour orange to support the ‘Zonta says No’ initiative. Herbert Hainer has been involved with lending support on this day for years, and a few weeks ago the club president also took part as a guest speaker and participant in a panel discussion at the annual meeting of the Zonta women’s movement. Hainer explained the long success story of women’s football at FC Bayern and emphasised the social impact of the players: “These women are absolute role models, far beyond the pitch. They show that anything is possible if you believe in yourself and stick to your path. They are an incredible inspiration, for all of us.”
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