Soroptimist International Tamworth members are supporting the United Nations Orange the World – 16 Days of Action to end Violence Against Women.
To raise awareness for the campaign this year SI Tamworth’s theme, is the face these women often present to the world whilst hiding a life of fear, pain, shame and despair.
It is a worrying statistic that 2961 incidents of Violence and Sexual Assault and 1061 incidents of stalking and sexual harassment were recorded in Tamworth in 2023.
In order to draw attention to this issue, members have made orange flowers which have been stitched onto the dress of a mannequin ‘Chloe’ symbolising the two faces of women suffering violence. ‘Chloe’ is on display in Ankerside from 25 November to 10 December, the 16 days of the Orange the World Campaign.
If you, or anyone you know can relate to this issue please do not suffer in silence.
You can contact the following local support charities for help:
Pathways Project 01543 676800
New Era (Domestic Violence) 0300 303 3778
SARAC (Sexual Assault and Rape: all genders) 01283 517185
SI Tamworth are grateful to the Management of Ankerside for allowing us to display our model during the Orange the World sixteen days of action. We would also like to thank all the members, family and friends who crafted the flowers.
On Monday 25th November Tamworth Soroptimists and family braved the cold to see Tamworth Castle bathed in orange light to signify the first day of 16 of activism to raise awareness of violence against women. The colour orange is used because it symbolises a brighter future, free of violence.
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