SALISBURY city will turn orange as part of the UN’s domestic abuse campaign to ‘Orange the World' takes place.
16 days of activism begins on Saturday, November 25 as part of an international drive to prevent violence against women and girls and the Salisbury Soroptimists who are instrumental to the movement here are supported by the Mothers’ Union, and Diocese of Salisbury.
Orange was chosen to symbolise a brighter and more hopeful future, for a world without violence against women and girls.
Residents may notice post-box toppers with prominent landmarks lit in orange which includes the Clock Tower on Fisherton Street – thanks to the City Council and the Arts Centre on Bedwin Street – thanks to Wiltshire Creative. The Chapel also played its part.
Soroptimist president Jenny Hair said: “We hope that by making our campaign more visible this year, more people will become aware of the signs of domestic-abuse and the resources available to those who come forward.
"The UN want to end violence against women and girls, so let's make a start here locally and say we won't tolerate it here in Salisbury.”
Watch out for orange and purple shoeboxes in shop windows with quotes from survivors of domestic abuse which represent Soles of our Shoes by the Mothers’ Union and a part of their campaign branded in purple with No more 1 in 3 referring to the number of women likely to experience domestic abuse.
Jenny added: “Not only are we trying to Orange Salisbury with displays and lights but invite you to two further events; a special film night co-hosted with the Bemerton Film Society on 29th November at St John's Place, Lower Road – tickets £10 available on Eventbrite – and participation in St Thomas' Christmas Tree Festival – our tree will have lots of orange decorations.”
The Soroptimists will have a stall in the marketplace on Sunday, November 26 if anyone would like information about the two campaigns.
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