Mitte in Halle (Saale) in Halle, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany — Central Europe
Erinnerung an die betroffenen Frauen und Mädchen
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In Memory of the Affected Women and Girls
Photographed by James Hulse, March 10, 2026
1. Erinnerung an die betroffenen Frauen und Mädchen / In Memory of the Affected Women and Girls Marker
Zwischen 1961 und 1982 befand sich in der Kleinen Klausstraße 16 die geschlossene Venerologische Station des Stadtkrankenhauses Poliklinik Mitte. Frauen und Mädchen (ab dem 12. Lebensjahr) wurden unter dem Verdacht einer Geschlechtskrankheit – in vielen Fällen jedoch ohne medizinische Notwendigkeit, zudem ohne Aufklärung und Einwilligung – hier eingewiesen. Sie wurden menschenunwürdig behandelt und sollten zu „sozialistischen Persönlichkeiten“ umerzogen werden. Sie wurden dadurch folgenschwer verletzt. Zur Erinnerung an dieses Unrecht und zum Gedenken an die betroffenen Frauen und Mädchen wurde dieser Stein aufgestellt.
Between 1961 and 1982, the closed venereology ward of the City Hospital Polyclinic Mitte was located at Kleine Klausstraße 16. Women and girls (from the age of 12) were admitted here on suspicion of having a sexually transmitted disease. In many cases, however, there was no medical necessity, and they were committed without being informed and without their consent. They were treated in an inhumane manner and were intended to
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Science & Medicine • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1961.
Location. 51° 29.018′ N, 11° 58.066′ E. Marker is in Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt (Saxony-Anhalt), in Halle. It is in Mitte. It is on Kleine Klausstraße just east of Große Nikolaistraße. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Kleine Klausstraße 16, Halle (Saale) ST 06108, Germany. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in Europe, the European Union, Atlantic Europe, Central Europe, the Schengen Area, Western Europe, and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire and specifically also the Holy Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Marktplatz Nr. 13 (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Marktplatz 13 (about 90 meters away); Marktkirche Unser Lieben Frauen / Market Church of Our Lady (about 150 meters away); Irgendwo hier stand mal eine Kirche ... / Somewhere Around Here Once Stood a Church ... (about 150 meters away); Marktplatz 11 (about 150 meters away); Marktkirche bei Nacht / Market Church at Night (about 150 meters away); Marktplatz 3-7 (about 210 meters away); Gedenken an die Retter Halles / In Memory of the Saviors of Halle (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Halle (Saale).
Photographed by James Hulse, March 10, 2026
2. Erinnerung an die betroffenen Frauen und Mädchen / In Memory of the Affected Women and Girls Marker
The view of the marker along the street.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 13, 2026, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
