Posts Tagged: orange day

Orange Days in Lakeview, Oregon

Marsha Landrith shared this photo of a banner that the Lake County Crisis Center in Lakeview, Oregon will display on the 25th day of each month to mark an Orange Day as a witness calling for the end of violence against women.    How are you observing Orange Days?

Presbyterian Mission Agency goes orange – how about you?

The Presbyterian Mission Agency will observe an Orange Dayon January 24 to witness and advocate for an end of violence against women and children.  On this day wear orange as a symbol of our solidarity and commitment. Take a photo of you, your friends, your church, or your mission committee. Let’s get creative! Post the… Read more »

Orange Day: October 25 – safe public spaces for women and girls

Reposted from the UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign In July last year the Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign proclaimed every 25th of the month as Orange Day. Initiated and led by the UNiTE campaign Global Youth Network, worldwide activities implemented on this day by UN country offices and civil society… Read more »

Orange Day: September 25 – Safe Schools for Girls

From the Say No UNiTE to End Violence Against Women Campaign In July last year the Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign proclaimed every 25th of the month as Orange Day. Initiated and led by the UNiTE campaign Global Youth Network, worldwide activities implemented on this day by UN country offices and civil… Read more »

Orange Days in Brick, New Jersey

by Lori Evans Here is what I did for the Orange Day to end violence against women and girls. I went to the Presbyterian Women’s group  at my congregation, Brick Presbyterian Church in Brick, New Jersey. I did a presentation and handed out  orange ribbons. I placed an article in our church newsletter and bulletin…. Read more »

Making Cyber Space a Safe Space for Women and Girls

from the UNiTE Web page Find activities and action ideas for the 25 July 2013 Orange Day to make cyber space a safe space for women and girls. Technological developments in information and communications have presented rich and varied opportunities for advancements in the empowerment and participation of women and girls. New platforms now exist… Read more »

Cyber Space as Safe Space for Women and Girls – Orange Day, 25 July 2013

from the UNiTE Web page with additional material In July last year the Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign proclaimed every 25th of the month as Orange Day. Initiated and led by the UNiTE campaign Global Youth Network, worldwide activities implemented on this day by UN country offices and civil society organizations strive… Read more »

Three Prayer Concerns – June 26

SudanPlease pray for all of the refugees and displaced persons in Sudan. Help us to be mindful of the women and children in the refugee camps and the dangerous situations in which they face every day. Help those who have been the victims of abuse and rape at the hands of those who claim to… Read more »

Why I’m wearing orange

by Anna Folz Why am I wearing Orange? After graduating from high school I spent a year abroad, most of my time being spent in Guatemala.  I saw so much frustration in the eyes of the woman and children there.  So often family members abused the women and girls. I could see it in the… Read more »