Harpenden Orange the World Campaign Thursday 27th November
Soroptimist International St Albans and District ran their #OrangetheWorldHerts Campaign for the 6th year from 25 November, the International Day to End Violence 
Against women, which is also known as “White Ribbon Day”. This year they have been working even more closely with local Councils. Soroptimist all over the world support the global United Nations Orange the World Campaign from Nov 25 to 10 Dec, “16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women”. Soroptimists ask people to take action and #CallItOut whenever they see abuse of 
women.
Against women, which is also known as “White Ribbon Day”. This year they have been working even more closely with local Councils. Soroptimist all over the world support the global United Nations Orange the World Campaign from Nov 25 to 10 Dec, “16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women”. Soroptimists ask people to take action and #CallItOut whenever they see abuse of 
women.As a bright and optimistic colour, orange represents a future free from violence against women and girls. Orange is a great colour for getting noticed as you can see from the photos!
On Thursday 27 November the Soroptimists’ #OrangetheWorldHerts campaign focused on Harpenden with an event at the Eric Morecambe Centre, hosted by Harpenden Council and Cllr Beth Fisher, Mayor of Harpenden. Guests were encouraged to “Have Your Voice Heard!” and explore different perspectives at this interactive event. Police Sergeant Mark Essam from Harpenden 
Neighbourhood Policing gave a presentation which led to some positive group discussions about the way forward to end the abuse of women. You can click here to view Mark’s presentation Police Harpenden VAWG. He told us that from 1 Jan to 27 Nov 2025, there were 307 crimes recorded in relation to criminal incidents and 150 to non-criminal incidents in Harpenden categorised as “domestic violence”. Click here to view the short video about the brilliant Hollie Guard safeguarding app 
Hollie Guard App. We also heard from Kira Day from The Chrysalis Centre, based in Harpenden, about the work they do to break the cycle of abusive behaviour. You can click here to view Kira’s presentation DA Perspectives Presentation Nov 2025. There were families of victims of domestic violence in the audience which made the 
discussions very real. Deputy Lieutenants Kate Belinis (also a member of Soroptimist International Hertford & District) and Alderman Annie Brewster JP asked questions were engaged in the interactive session. Harpenden MP Victoria Collins was also in attendance which meant that she was able to pick up on 
points raised to take up with central government.The “Orange the World” Campaign takes place all over the world, right up to Human Rights Day on 10 December.
The Soroptimist Orange the World Herts main web page is:
CALL IT OUT ! information is here:
For news about more of the events in the Soroptimist’s #OrangeTheWorldHerts campaign please click here https://sigbi.org/st-albans/orange25/
If you have any queries please email sistalbans@hotmail.com .
Donations taken when booking the events were for two local organisations in our district working to support victims of gender-based violence and domestic abuse:
Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline and the SAHWR Refuge
If anyone would like to make a donation please click here for the details: https://sigbi.org/st-albans-and-district/donate/.