26/10/2026
On 25 November Soroptimist International Jersey will join with her sister clubs worldwide to acknowledge the official UN day commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls. We will promote 16 days of Activism concluding on Human Rights Day on the 10th December.
Gender based violence is one of the most widespread, persistent and devastating human rights’ violations in our world today, and is a threat to millions of girls and women online and offline. It affects women regardless of their age, background or level of education. It takes many forms, including physical, sexual or psychological violence, as well as economic abuse and exploitation.
We will begin our campaign on the Saturday before, 21st November. We will assemble in West’s Centre around 11.15 am and then proceed up Bath Street to Queen Street, progressing onwards down King Street to Charing Cross where we will turn round and retrace our steps back to Wests Centre. We are pleased that Mrs Danielle Mynes, Head of PSHE at Jersey College for Girls and Feminist Activist will be giving a short speech at the end of the March back at West Centre.
The colour orange has been chosen to represent our outrage at the violence been perpetrated, but also to signal our hope and optimism for a brighter and better future. Every effort invested in preventing this violence and abuse is seen as a step towards a safer, more equal, and prosperous world.
Please join us, wear something orange, and show your support for this significant campaign.
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