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, including faith groups, sports clubs, schools, community organisations, charities, businesses of all sizes, and large public sector organisations are encouraged to "Orange Wolverhampton".

You can support the campaign as an individual, or along with others from any community group, business or organisation,– just visit 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:

domestic abuse
female genital mutilation
forced marriage
so-called ‘honour-based’ violence
sexual violence
stalking and harassment

You will also be raising awareness about the help and support that is available to victims 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.

Watch

Ladbible's International Women's Day Roundtable saw panellists delve deep into a range of topics, from tackling female genital mutilation (FGM), child marriage, and honour killings to addressing the challenges of domestic abuse and gender-based violence, and explore how society can unite to confront and overcome these issues, paving the way toward a brighter future for us all:

The Orange Wolverhampton is coordinated by....

Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together

City of Wolverhampton Council

Safer Wolverhampton Partnership

Get involved

There are a number of ways which you can get involved and support the Orange campaign:

Follow us on social media - Facebook or X (formally known as Twitter)
Please contact orangewolves@wolverhampton.gov.uk if you would like to order any campaign resources, such as:

A3 Orange Wolves Posters
Orange Ribbons
Orange Wolves Pens
Teams background
Advice and support cards
Alternatively, you can download digital resources here.

Join in with one of the shared campaign events
Further ways to get involved:

Hold an orange ribbon making session in the lead up to the campaign (email orangewolves@wolverhampton.gov.uk for materials and instructions)
Plan an orange lunch or orange coffee break
Orange your website or social media
Make an orange Christmas Tree for your workplace
Run an Orange awareness raising session for your service users
Light up your building or reception area in orange
Share our resources at your venue or by booking a stall in a public venue near you.
Let us know how you are getting involved here.

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

Resources

Please contact orangewolves@wolverhampton.gov.uk if you would like to order any campaign resources. Alternatively, you can download digital resources here.

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 & Leaflets

Please download the version you would like to display:

Building Safer Relationships Pack

Please download the version you would like to display:

Social Media/Screensavers/Email signature

Please download the version you would like to display:

Apps
Consent video
Teams/Zoom backgrounds
Posters & Leaflets
Building Safer Relationships Pack
Social Media/Screensavers/Email signature

Events

Date	Time	Type	Event	Delivering Organisation	Description	Link to Meeting
Tuesday 25 November	10:30am - 11:30am	In-Person	Campaign Launch - Flag Raising Ceremony	City of Wolverhampton Council	The Right Worshipful Mayor of Wolverhampton will be raising a flag to launch the 16-day activism campaign	No booking required
Thursday 27 November	10am - 10:45am	Virtual	Digital Safety Webinar	Changing Lives	Digital safety and tech abuse	Book
Friday 28 November	12:30pm - 1:30pm	Virtual	Lunch & Learn Domestic Abuse Awareness	The Haven Wolverhampton	What is domestic abuse, what constitutes domestic abuse and changes to the law.	Book
Friday 28 November	3pm - 4pm	In-Person	Ribbon Making and Tea and Coffee at Whitmore Reans Library	City of Wolverhampton Council Libraries team	Ribbon Making and Tea and Coffee at Whitmore Reans Library, supported by Domestic Abuse Champion	No booking required
Saturday 29 November	11am - 1:30pm	In-Person	Let's Talk Orange Drop-In session at Springvale Library	Councillor Jas Dehar	Orange Wolves aims to raise awareness of the continuing drive to end all domestic abuse, including physical abuse, coercive control, financial abuse, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so-called honour-based abuse, and stalking and harassment.	No booking required
Monday 1 December	12:30pm - 1:15pm	Virtual	Lunch & Learn Harmful Practices	DORCAS	Daughters, Optimistic, Respect, Courage, Assurance & Support (DORCAS) Female Genital Mutilation	Book
Monday 1 December	1:30pm - 2:30pm	Virtual	Lunch & Learn Domestic Abuse Awareness Addressing Male Experiences of Domestic Abuse	St Georges House	Focusing on specifically addressing male experience of domestic abuse	Book
Tuesday 2 December	12:30pm - 1:15pm	Virtual	Lunch & Learn Honour Based Abuse, Elder Abuse, Forced Marriage	ROSHNI	Wolverhampton Homes will support discussion on elder abuse topic.	Book
Wednesday 3 December	11am - 2pm	In-Person	Chai & Chat Drop-In Session at Bob Jones Community Centre	ROSHNI, Aspiring Futures	Focusing on Honour Based Abuse, Elder Abuse, Forced Marriage. Sessions will be delivered in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Arabic (South Asian Languages)	No booking required
Wednesday 3 December	12:30am - 1:15pm	Virtual	Lunch & Learn The Role Pets Play in Domestic Abuse	Cats Protection & Dogs Trust	The role and importance pets play in domestic abuse cases and the support available	Book
Thursday 4 December	1pm - 2pm	Virtual	Lunch & Learn on DA linked crimes and substance misuse	SUIT, Changing Lives, Probation Service	Removal of stigma for females with substance problems/Mental Health/offending history, barriers, and access to opportunity, awareness of signposting to relevant services including the role of the Lived Experience Recovery Organisation (LERO) and joined up working in the community.	Book
Thursday 4 December	12pm - 12:45pm	Virtual	Lunch and Learn - Domestic abuse and Visual Impairment	Beacon Vision	Making Domestic Abuse support services more accessible to people with a visual impairment and an introduction to our toolkit.	Book
Friday 5 December	12:30pm - 3pm	In-Person	Round Table Discussion for Professionals - Strategies for Engaging with Male Victims and Addressing Counter Allegations	St Georges House	Delivered by St Georges House at St Georges Hub. Wolverhampton Homes will also share how they support male victims. Session must be booked via booking link. Address - St George's Hub, St Marks Road, Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton, WV3 0QH	Book
Monday 8 December	12pm - 1:30pm	Virtual	Lunch & Learn Domestic Abuse and Immigration Law	Refuge Migrant Centre	The training will assist practitioners in different fields to familiarise themselves with recent changes to the immigration rules relating to victims of domestic abuse. The training will cover who can get support to access public funds, who can settle in the UK as a victim of domestic abuse and other options available.	Book
Tuesday 9 December	10am - 11:30am	Virtual	Domestic Abuse and Suicide	Andrew Colson Designated Adult Safeguarding Nurse – Wolverhampton	This session introduces key signs of abuse — physical, emotional, psychological, and financial. It outlines the serious health and social consequences for victims, including mental health decline and isolation. The session also explores the link between domestic abuse and suicide risk, highlighting the need for early recognition and safeguarding interventions.	Book
Tuesday 9 December	10am - 3:30pm	In-Person	Mander Centre Information Stall	City of Wolverhampton Council and partners	Partners/Stakeholders coming together to raise awareness	No booking required
Wednesday 10 December	10am - 11:30am	In-Person	City Walk lead by ROSHNI	ROSHNI	Partners/Stakeholders coming together to raise awareness	No booking required
Wednesday 10 December	11:45am - 12:15pm	In-Person	Flag Lowering Ceremony	City of Wolverhampton Council	Outside flag poll, St Peter's Square. Speech by Cllr Ahmed. Ceremony lead by Cabinet Member for Health, Wellbeing and Community, Cllr Ahmed. Meet point outside Civic Centre near flag pole, St Peter Square.	No booking required

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

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Support & help

Anyone worried about or suffering from any domestic violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, honour-based violence or sexual violence should call the relevant helpline:

In an emergency, always call police: 999

Local Support

National Support

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Resources