“With our initiative, we want to help establish violence against women as a social problem in public discourse. Our channels have a wide reach, and we primarily address young female target groups – which is precisely where we see our responsibility. We want to educate, raise awareness and give those affected a voice. We believe that prevention is the key to tackling the problem at its roots. Together with experienced partners such as the Zonta Union and the Frauenhauskoordinierung (Women's Shelter Coordination), we are actively working to ensure that women can look forward to an equal and violence-free future.”

Astrid Haury, Senior Manager Corporate Responsibility at cosnova

„We need a new concept of masculinity to prevent violence against women in the long term.“

Dr. Susanne v. Bassewitz Advocacy Officer, Union deutscher Zonta Clubs

„Taking part in “cosnova says NO” is particularly important to me because I myself was a victim of domestic violence for almost ten years. I try to use my voice and my personal experience to reach as many women as possible, to educate them and hopefully save them from violence – for example by learning to recognise the early warning signs – or at least to show them a way out of the spiral of violence.”

Sarah Bora, Musician & Eentrepreneur

“The fight against violence against women needs male allies who take a clear stand. Digital violence is just as real as violence on the street or on the playing field, and it can affect anyone.”

Sebastian Rode, Eintracht Frankfurt legend and anti-violence ambassador for the state of Hesse

"We need to educate children from an early age, we need violence prevention and we need a different understanding of masculinity. The commitment of cosnova is exemplary. We are delighted to be working together to promote projects that focus on violence prevention. We would also like to encourage other companies to support the “Zonta says No” initiative and take a stand against violence, both internally and externally.”

Bettina Weiguny, President of the Zonta Club Bad Soden-Kronberg

“We are using our platform in a male-dominated team sport to set an example of respectful relationships and encourage others to follow suit. With our involvement in “cosnova says NO”, we aim to encourage our fans to protect women in dangerous situations, reflect on their own actions, and address problematic behavior within their social circles."

Eric Reutemann, Managing Director of Frankfurt Galaxy

"Combating and preventing violence against women is a task for society as a whole. We must finally take a closer look, talk about it and consistently stand by those who are affected. This is the contribution that each and every one of us can make. The fact that cosnova is making such a generous donation and is also taking a clear stand against violence against women, both internally and externally, is exemplary. We are very grateful to cosnova and are delighted about this partnership."

Katja Kamphans, President of Zonta Germany

"The impulse to take a stand against violence against women and girls came from our employees. We immediately decided that as a company that reaches so many women every day, we wanted to take action. The response and commitment of our colleagues from the most diverse departments has been incredible.”

Yvonne Wutzler, Chief Brand Officer Catrice & cosnova

“Protection from violence in the home should be a matter of course in Germany - for every woman, regardless of age, background or income. But the reality is that many women and their children who experience violence seek help in vain. They often have to pay for their own protection in a women's shelter. But safety should not be a question of wealth! The cosnova fund is making an invaluable contribution to ensuring that all women who have the courage to leave their violent partners have the chance of safety and a new beginning.”

Sibylle Schreiber, Managing Director of Frauenhauskoordinierung e.V.

“Digital violence is a social problem that we can no longer ignore. Any form of boundary violation on the internet is unacceptable and should not be considered the norm. As our brands essence and Catrice mainly communicate via digital channels, it is particularly important to us that our communities feel safe in these spaces. This is one of the reasons why cosnova feels that it has a responsibility to not only educate, but also to provide concrete help.”

Bülent Özdemir, Global Brand Director of the essence brand.