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:
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.
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.”
"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.”
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
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
There are a number of ways which you can get involved and support the Orange campaign:
Please contact orangewolves@wolverhampton.gov.uk if you would like to order any campaign resources. Alternatively, you can download digital resources here.
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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Date | Time | Event | Organiser | Location | Book |
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Thursday 14 November |
10:30-13:00 |
Ribbon Making Coffee Morning |
Women of Wolverhampton |
Room G1. Newhampton Arts Centre, |
No booking required |
Friday 15 November |
15:15- 16:30 |
Ribbon Making Coffee Afternoon |
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 |
Refugee and Migrant Centre |
Virtual Session |
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Monday 25 November |
11:00 |
Orange Wolves Campaign Inaugural Event |
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
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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 |
The Haven Wolverhampton |
Virtual Session |
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Thursday 28 November |
12:00-13:00
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Lunch & Learn with ROSHNI |
ROSHNI
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Virtual Session |
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Thursday 28 November |
13:30-14:30 |
Spotlight Session with Sikh Women’s Aid Session in Punjabi |
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 |
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. |
St Georges House
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St. George's HUB, St. Mark's Road, Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton, WV3 0QH |
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Friday 29 November |
11:30 – 12:30 |
Let’s Talk Domestic Violence |
Wolverhampton Domestic Abuse Champions |
Wednesfield Library, 2 Well Lane, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 1XT |
No booking required |
Saturday 30 November |
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Orange Park Run at West Park |
Park Running Club |
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No booking required |
Monday 2 December |
10:30 – 16:30 |
Mander Centre Information Point |
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 |
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 |
Black Country Women’s Aid |
Virtual Session |
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Wednesday 4 December |
14:00-15:00 |
Drop-In Session with DORCAS |
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 ** |
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 |
The Haven Wolverhampton |
Virtual Session |
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Friday 6 December |
12:00-13:00 |
Lunch & Learn - Domestic Abuse and Substance Misuse |
Recovery Near You |
Virtual Session |
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Saturday 7 December |
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Park Run at East Park |
Park Running Club |
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No booking required |
Monday 9 December |
10:30-12:00 |
Hidden Male Victims of Honour Based Violence |
St Georges Hub |
Virtual Session |
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Monday 9 December |
12:00-13:00 |
Lunch & Learn with DORCAS |
DORCAS |
Virtual Session |
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Monday 9 December |
13:30-14:30 |
Lunch & Learn with Changing Lives |
Changing Lives |
Virtual Session |
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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 |
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.