Orange Wolverhampton is our city's contribution to the United Nations’ annual Orange The World campaign - 16 days of action to end violence against women and girls (VAWG) between 25 November (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women) and 10 December (UN Human Rights Day).

Individuals and organisations across the city, from faith groups to schools, charities to small private businesses, community organisations to large public sector organisations and sports clubs to major businesses including large retailers are encouraged to "Orange Wolverhampton".

The Orange campaign will look a little different this year due to the Covid-19 restrictions, however there are still many ways which you can get involved, look at our ‘Get Involved’ section for some ideas!

In doing so, you will be helping to raise awareness of gender-based violence – violence primarily, but not exclusively, committed against women and girls – including:

You will also be raising awareness about the help and support that is available to victims – and also, increasingly, for perpetrators – of gender-based violence in Wolverhampton.

We want to make this year's campaign even bigger - and this is your chance to get involved from 25 November to 10 December.

Take a look at our resources - a wide range of posters, leaflets, videos, lesson plans, screensavers, social media graphics and more for you to download to help you to Orange Wolverhampton.

Tweets by @WVsafeguarding

Get involved

The Orange campaign will look a little different this year due to the Covid-19 restrictions, however there are still many ways which you can get involved:

Follow @wvsafguarding on twitter and Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together on Facebook and share our orange messages
Download our orange background from the resources section to set as your background during virtual video calls (don’t forget to screenshot your meetings and share your pictures with us on social media!)
Set up your own virtual orange event for your organisation or community
Record a video of you catching anything orange and then throwing it on and share your video using the hashtag #OrangeWolves. We will combine these videos at the end of the campaign and share the finished product!
Send us pictures of what you are doing to support the campaign by using the hashtag #OrangeWolves and tagging @wvsafeguarding and @CommSafetyWV on social media

Events

Date	Time	Event	Organiser	Book
1 Dec	2-3pm	Male victims of domestic abuse workshop	St George’s Hub	Book
2 Dec	10:30-11:30am	Domestic violence, Coercive Control and stalking training	Wolverhampton Domestic Violence Forum	Book
7 Dec	1-2:30pm	Overview on the impact of rape and sexual violence on victims training	Wolverhampton Domestic Violence Forum	Book
8 Dec	4-5pm	Domestic abuse awareness training session for faith groups	Wolverhampton Domestic Violence Forum	Book
9 Dec	12-12:30pm	Introduction to domestic abuse and supporting employees in the workplace	The Haven Wolverhampton	Book
10 Dec	10-11:30am	‘Honour’-based violence, forced marriage and FGM training	Wolverhampton Domestic Violence Forum	Book

Resources

Apps

Freedom App - Established to save the lives of vulnerable children and young people who are at risk of, or are subjected to violent crimes, Female Genital Mutilation, dishonour-based violence and forced marriages throughout the UK.
Petals App for young people - A web app for young people, both girls and boys living in the UK who want to find out more about Female Genital Mutilation (FGM).
Petals App for professionals - An online resource explaining the legal responsibilities of professionals dealing with Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

Consent video

This video is excellent at explaining consent in an accessible, funny and yet impacting way. It really gets people of all ages (adults, young people and children) to think and talk about consent.

View the:

Consent for Kids video
Consent video

Teams/Zoom backgrounds

Please download the:

Posters

Please download the version you would like to display:

A4 poster landscape
A3 poster landscape
A4 poster portrait
A3 poster portrait
A4 'Worried about going home' poster
A5 'Worried about going home' poster

Social Media

Please download the version you would like to display:

Screensavers/Email signature

Please download the version you would like to display:

Apps
Consent video
Teams/Zoom backgrounds
Posters
Social Media
Screensavers/Email signature

Last year's campaign

More than 100 organisations took part, holding wear orange days, turning their websites and social media channels orange, sharing key messages about the campaign with staff, customers and service users, holding orange cake sales or coffee mornings, lighting their buildings orange, flying orange flags and much more.

Some 17,000 people also showed their support by wearing orange ribbons. View our 2019 galleries for more information.

Organisations and companies that took part

2019 120+
2018 - 113
2017 - 52
2016 - 34

"Violence against women and girls in any of its forms is illegal and totally abhorrent, and the Safeguarding Boards and our partners are committed to working together to identify and support anyone who is the victim of such violence.

“The colour orange symbolises a brighter future and a world free from violence against women and girls, and turning Wolverhampton Orange is an important part of our work to raise awareness of these issues and make sure that people know how to get the help and support they need.

"There are so many ways organisations and individuals can get involved and we're hoping the people of Wolverhampton will show their support for the campaign."

Sally Roberts
Independent Chair of Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together

"Through close partnership working we have made significant progress in addressing violence against women and girls, developing more effective ways of working together and implementing new processes which have further improved the way agencies respond to safeguarding concerns.

"The Orange Wolverhampton campaign is a great way for individuals and organisations to show that they are committed to ending gender-based violence, and highlighting where people can turn to if they are affected by the issue in any way.

“It cannot be over-emphasised that both locally and nationally all organisations and services recognise that there are female and male victims and perpetrators, and that support is available for everyone; women and men, girls and boys.”

John Denley
Director of Public Health, City of Wolverhampton Council

"The Orange Wolverhampton campaign is not just about highlighting the problem of gender-based violence, but also raising victims awareness of the type of help and support that is available.

"Our message is clear; you do not need to suffer in silence. If you or someone you know is a victim of or at risk of gender-based violence, please speak out and get the support you or they need.

"Equally, if you are a perpetrator, in addition to the criminal justice system, there are now a number of programmes available which can help you change your behaviour.”

Andy Beard (Chief Superintendent)
Chair of the Safer Wolverhampton Partnership

"Don’t suffer in silence. For help, advice, and support for anyone suffering domestic or sexual abuse or stalking, or if you’re concerned about forced marriage, honour based violence, or female genital mutilation, please contact the services listed on this website.”

Penny Darlington
Chair of Wolverhampton Domestic Violence Forum

Show your support on social media using the hashtag #orangewolves and by tagging @wvsafeguarding in the conversation.