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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:


"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.”

Richard Fisher
Chair of the Safer Wolverhampton Partnership

The Orange Wolverhampton is coordinated by....

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Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together

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City of Wolverhampton Council

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Safer Wolverhampton Partnership


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

The Haven
Domestic Abuse Helpline: (24/7) 08000 194 400
WhatsApp Helpline: (Mon-Fri | 9.00am – 5.00pm) 07719 558 183
Live Chat: (Mon-Fri | 9.00am – 5.00pm) havenrefuge.org.uk
Email: referralpoint@havenrefuge.org.uk

St George's Hub
Support for male victims: 01902 421904

Black Country Women’s Aid Stalking and Harassment Service
0121 553 0090 (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)

Wolverhampton Adults Social Care
01902 551199

Wolverhampton Children's Social Care
01902 555392

Roshni West Midlands Forced Marriage and Honour-Based Violence Helpline (24 hrs - Multilingual)
0800 953 9777

Victim Support
Tel: 0300 3031977
iMatter, Guidance for professional referrers 
iMatter, Online group-based programme for women survivors of domestic abuse 

DORCAS
One stop shop for FGM support
Tel: 07462 837349 (Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm)
dorcasuk.com

Wolverhampton Safeguarding Together
Detailed local information wolverhamptonsafeguarding.org.uk

National Support

Karma Nirvana
Helpline for victims of honour violence and forced marriage: 0800 5999 247

National Domestic Violence helpline for women
0808 2000 247

National Domestic Violence helpline for men
0808 8010327

NSPCC FGM helpline
0800 028 3550

National Stalking Helpline
0808 802 0300


Get involved

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

    • 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

Orange Wolverhampton 2024

Resources

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

Apps

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)

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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:

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Teams/Zoom backgrounds

Please download the:

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Building Safer Relationships Pack

Please download the version you would like to display:

  • Apps

    Apps


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    Consent video


  • project 3

    Teams/Zoom backgrounds


  • project 4

    Posters & Leaflets


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    Building Safer Relationships Pack


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    Social Media/Screensavers/Email signature


Events

Date Time Event Organiser Location Book

Thursday 14 November

10:30-13:00

Ribbon Making Coffee Morning
Join Women of Wolverhampton to make ribbons for Orange Wolves

Women of Wolverhampton

Room G1. Newhampton Arts Centre,
Dunkley St, Wolverhampton, WV1 4AN

No booking required

Friday 15 November

15:15- 16:30

Ribbon Making Coffee Afternoon
Join Library Services to make ribbons for Orange Wolves

City of Wolverhampton Library Services

Whitmore Reans Library, Bargate Drive, Evans Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0QW

No booking required

Wednesday 20 November

10:00-11:30

Domestic Abuse and Immigration Law
This session aims to 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.

Refugee and Migrant Centre

Virtual Session

Book your place

Monday 25 November

11:00

Orange Wolves Campaign Inaugural Event
Orange Wolves Campaign Flag to be raised by The Right Worshipful Mayor of Wolverhampton Councillor Linda Leach

City of Wolverhampton Council

Flagpole, St Peter’s Square, Wolverhampton Civic Centre

No booking required

Tuesday 26 November

10:00-11:30

Craft Session with Changing Lives 
Join Changing Lives in making Orange Flowers

 

Changing Lives

Good Shepherd, 65 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QU

No booking required

Tuesday 26 November

12:30-13:30

Lunch & Learn with The Haven Wolverhampton
Join the Haven Wolverhampton to learn more about what Domestic Abuse is, the impact it has and what the law says.

The Haven Wolverhampton

Virtual Session

Book your place

Thursday 28 November

12:00-13:00

 

Lunch & Learn with ROSHNI
Join ROSHNI to learn more about Elder Abuse, Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse.

ROSHNI

 

Virtual Session

Book your place

Thursday 28 November

13:30-14:30

Spotlight Session with Sikh Women’s Aid Session in Punjabi
Join Sikh Women’s Aid in raising awareness of domestic abuse in Indian households, understanding domestic abuse in context and how to access support.

Sikh Women’s Aid

Bob Jones Community Hub, Bromley Street, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, WV2 3AS 

No booking required

Thursday 28 November

11:30 – 12:30

Drop-In session with Wolverhampton Homes
Drop-in to speak to Wolverhampton Homes if you have any questions about domestic abuse and housing, and how to access support.

Wolverhampton Homes

Wednesfield Library

No booking required

Friday 29 November

13:30 - 15:30

Round Table Event for Male Survivors and Professionals at St Georges House.
**Please note attendance must be booked

St Georges House

 

St. George's HUB, St. Mark's Road, Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton, WV3 0QH

Book your place

Friday 29 November

11:30 – 12:30

Let’s Talk Domestic Violence
Come and meet the Wolverhampton Domestic Abuse Champions at Wednesfield Library.  They’ll be on hand to answer questions or discuss concerns

Wolverhampton Domestic Abuse Champions

Wednesfield Library, 2 Well Lane, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XT

No booking required

Saturday 30 November

 

Orange Park Run at West Park

Park Running Club

 

No booking required

Monday 2 December

10:30 – 16:30

Mander Centre Information Point
Information and advice available from member agencies of Safer Wolverhampton Partnership.

City of Wolverhampton Council, Safer Wolverhampton Partnership

Ground Floor, Mander Centre near B&M and H&M

No booking required

Tuesday 3 December

10:30 – 16:30

Mander Centre Information Point
Information and advice available from member agencies of Safer Wolverhampton Partnership.

City of Wolverhampton Council, Safer Wolverhampton Partnership

Ground Floor, Mander Centre near B&M and H&M

No booking required

Wednesday 4 December

12:00 -13:00

Lunch & Learn with Black Country Women’s Aid
Join Black Country Women’s Aid to learn more about the impact domestic abuse has on children, how to recognise signs and what the law says. This session will focus on children.

Black Country Women’s Aid

Virtual Session

Book your place

Wednesday 4 December

14:00-15:00

Drop-In Session with DORCAS
Join DORCAS in raising awareness of Female Genital Mutilation. There will be an opportunity to learn more and ask questions. Information will also be available on how to access support.

DORCAS

Whitmore Reans Library, Bargate Drive, Evans Street, Wolverhampton, WV6 0QW

No booking required

Thursday 5 December

12:00-13:00

Drop-In Session with ROSHNI

** Session in Punjabi/Urdu/Hindi **
Join ROSHNI in raising awareness of Elder Abuse, Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse. There will be an opportunity to learn more, and to ask questions.  Information will also be available on how to access support if required.

ROSHNI

Bob Jones Community Hub, Bromley Street, Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, WV2 3AS 

No booking required

Thursday 5 December

13:30-14:30

Lunch & Learn with The Haven Wolverhampton
Join The Haven Wolverhampton to learn more about Domestic Abuse, the impact it has on families and how language matters.

The Haven Wolverhampton

Virtual Session

Book your place

Friday 6 December

12:00-13:00

Lunch & Learn - Domestic Abuse and Substance Misuse
Join Recovery Near You to learn more about the interaction between domestic abuse and substance misuse (drugs and / or alcohol) and how to access support.

Recovery Near You

Virtual Session

Saturday 7 December

 

Park Run at East Park

Park Running Club

 

No booking required

Monday 9 December

10:30-12:00

Hidden Male Victims of Honour Based Violence
Join St Georges Hub to learn more about hidden male victims of honour-based violence through this online Awareness Workshop. The workshop will have a particular focus on Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic and Refugee and other minoritised victims.

St Georges Hub

Virtual Session

Book your place

Monday 9 December

12:00-13:00

Lunch & Learn with DORCAS
Join DORCAS to learn more about Female Genital Mutilation, what it is, the impact it can have on victims, and how to get support

DORCAS

Virtual Session

Book your place

Monday 9 December

13:30-14:30

Lunch & Learn with Changing Lives
Join Changing Lives to learn more about the impact of Sex Work and Sexual Exploitation, the signs, and how to get support

Changing Lives

Virtual Session

Book your place

Tuesday 10 December

10:00-11:30

Craft Session with Changing Lives – Join Changing Lives to make Orange Flowers

Changing Lives

Good Shepherd, 65 Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton, WV1 4QU

No booking required

Tuesday 10 December

10:00-11:30

Orange Walk
Join ROSHNI and friends in the Orange Walk through the city to raise awareness of violence against women and girls in all its forms.

roshnibirmingham.org.uk

Meet at Flagpole, St Peter’s Square, Wolverhampton Civic Centre

For more information email rupinderjit.kaur@roshnibirmingham.org.uk


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