St Albans Orange the World Campaign Launch

Between Tuesday 25 November and Wednesday 10 December, Soroptimists join the United Nations “Orange The World” campaign – “16 Days of Activism to End Violence Against Women”. As a bright and optimistic colour, orange represents a future free from violence against women and girls. Click here for more about the Soroptimist International St Albans and District 2025 campaign: https://sigbi.org/st-albans/orange25/

Our first event will be at St Albans Civic Centre, Council Chamber on Tuesday 25 Nov 3pm – 5pm with conversations, refreshments, networking plus photos. There will be a photoshoot afterwards in front of the Museum and Gallery which will be lit up with orange lighting. The agenda will be confirmed to everyone who has booked ahead of the day.

Preceding the meeting, there will be an Awareness raising walk though St Albans town centre 1.15pm – 2.45pm. The walk, supporting the 16 Days of Action, will also raise awareness of the Herts Domestic Abuse Helpline and their support resources. It will start and end at the Civic Centre. The full route and duration will be confirmed to everyone who has booked ahead of the day.

When booking you can reserve your place at the event in the Council Chamber and/or for the walk. We would love people to do both of course!

All are really welcome to this very powerful event but booking is essential as St Albans Council need to account for everyone in the building. This is the link:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1680165764029

Approximate Timings:

1.15-2.45pm – Awareness raising walk starting and ending at the Civic Centre.

3pm – 3.30pm – Guests welcomed, refreshments, networking, photos.

3.30pm to 5pm – speakers, plus interactive Q&A. Soroptimist Ameeta Sabharwal will lead the proceedings.

The topic for the first speaker is “Rising Beyond: A Journey of Resilience and Renewal”.

The second speaker will deliver an important talk on the 8-stage timeline of events before a domestic violence homicide.

Hayley Star, Manager of the Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline will conclude the event with Ameeta Sabharwal.

5pm – photoshoot after the event at the St Albans Museum and Gallery which will be lit up orange.

Please wear orange!

25 Nov is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women – also known as “White Ribbon Day”, and is the start of the 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence. The theme this year is “We Speak Up”!

#OrangetheWorldHerts to end violence against women 25 Nov-10 Dec

For more events please click here https://sigbi.org/st-albans/orange25/

Take action #CallitOut – click here to find out what you can do: https://sigbi.org/st-albans/callitout/

Soroptimist International St Albans & District thank St Albans City and District Council White Ribbon Steering Group for hosting the event.

There is no charge for this special event but we are inviting donations to our Club's fund in support of local DA charities. Should you wish to make a donation, then you will be offered that option during the Eventbrite booking process or you can donate via the Donate page on our website: https://sigbi.org/st-albans-and-district/donate/. Please understand that there is no pressure to do this.

We look forward to seeing you on the 25 November!

For more information about our events for the 16 Days, please visit the events page of the Soroptimist International St Albans and District website https://sigbi.org/st-albans-and-district/2025/orange25/