#16Days and Orange the World
The Global !6 Days of Activism to End Gender Based Violence is a United Nations Initiativebut held within that is The UNWomen (www.unwomen.org) Campaign which was established by the UN Secretary-General in 2008 –UNiTE by 2030 to end violence against women. Each year it is UNiTE which establishes the theme for the 16 dates
UNiTE encourages us all to Orange the World by wearing orange which is the signature colour of the campaign as a symbol of hope and a future free from violence against women and girls.
As a bright and optimistic colour, orange represents a future free from violence against women and girls.
A Hopeful Prayer for the Orange the World Campaign
A group of graffiti artists (all young women) painted orange murals in Zone 18 in Guatemala City in support of UN Women and the UNiTE campaign to End Violence against Women. Photo: UN Women/Carlos Rivera
Let us pray
O Source of Light and Hope, we gather in the spirit of unity, wearing orange as a sign of our commitment to a world free from violence and fear. May this bright colour ignite courage within us and shine as a beacon for justice, dignity, and peace for all women and girls.
Bless the hands and hearts of those who work tirelessly to end gender-based violence. Inspire communities everywhere to stand together, to speak out, and to create safe spaces where every voice is valued and every life is cherished.
Let the murals painted in vibrant orange, the prayers whispered in hope, and the actions taken in solidarity remind us that change is possible. May we be instruments of compassion, resilience, and transformation.Guide us toward a future where respect and equality flourish, and where the promise of a world without violence becomes a reality for every generation. May it be so AMEN
