3 months Ago
Lisa was found murdered early Wednesday morning along a main road in Duivendrecht. The teenager, returning from a night out in Amsterdam, was attacked and killed by a 22-year-old man, who is also suspected of raping one woman and attempting to rape another.
Landmarks Lit Orange for Women’s Safety
In Amsterdam, bars, nightclubs, Central Station, and the town hall were illuminated orange in Lisa’s memory and as a call for women’s safety. Other Dutch cities, including Rotterdam, joined the action by lighting landmarks such as the Erasmus Bridge. Orange, used by the United Nations, symbolizes the fight for a future without violence against women and girls.
Nightlife organizers stressed that the tribute was not only in remembrance of Lisa but also a demand for structural change to ensure women can move safely through the city and nightlife.
Movement Against Violence Gains Momentum
Lisa’s death has inspired broader initiatives across the Netherlands. A campaign under the slogan “We claim the night” has placed signs along highways and train stations to reclaim public spaces for women. Since Friday, a crowdfunding drive for this action has raised more than €503,000, reflecting widespread public support.
