Soroptimist International St Albans and District Oranging the World and saying NO! to violence against women in 2022 #OrangeTheWorldHerts
The Global Orange the World Campaign is 16 days of activism to end gender based violence from 25 Nov, the International Day to end Violence Against Women to 10 Dec, Human Rights Day www.unwomen.org/en/what-we-do/ending-violence-against-women/unite
This year Soroptimist International St Albans and District has engaged with even more schools, places of worship and businesses across the area than last year. Organisations and individuals are challenged to do something orange and send photos to the Soroptimists between 25 Nov and 10 Dec as part of the call to action, with the Museum and Gallery lighting up orange for the launch of the campaign. See the photos here from Fri 25 Nov.
The outstretched hands in the photos means “Say No! Unite to end violence against women.”
Mayor Councillor Geoff Harrison participated in the launch (pictured here centre next to Soroptimist Denise Powell). Geoff delivered a speech thanking the Soroptimists for the work they do to improve the lives of women and girls locally and globally.
Annie Brewster (pictured here left of Soroptimist Denise Powell in the centre), Chair of Herts County Council and supporter of the Soroptimists for many years is part of the Orange the World Herts Campaign. Annie gave an inspirational speech and looks forward to welcoming Soroptimists to County Hall on Tue 29 Nov when it will also turn orange.
Afterwards the group retired to the Great Northern pub on London Road – which was bedecked in orange!
As we mark the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign in 2022, this is your opportunity to join hands with survivors, activists, decision-makers and people from every walk of life, to shine a light on the need for funding, essential services, prevention and data that shapes better-informed responses. Ending violence against women is everyone’s business!
More schools got involved this year and all have said they want to be involved next year!
St Albans Girls School, Sally-Ann Taylor, Assistant Director of Learning Post-16 said: “This is the presentation that our students created for the Orange the World event – they also encouraged students to wear orange accessories. The presentation was shared across the whole school in form time. It led to some very important discussions!”. Orange The World – STAGS Talks
If you want to join in please click here to download your information pack:
SISTA Orange the world 2022 Information Pack
If you need further information please contact sistalbans@hotmail.com
During the campaign we are supporting two local organisations in our district working to support victims of gender-based violence and domestic abuse:
Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline and St Albans and Hertsmere Women’s Refuge
Follow the campaign with the hashtag #OrangeTheWorldHerts
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