Orange the World Campaign 2024 and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The event is part of the global Orange the World campaign, dedicated to raising awareness and taking action to end gender-based violence. The campaign aims to shine a light on the urgent need to protect women and girls from gender-based violence.
“Orange Day”, proclaimed by the UNITE to End Violence against Women initiative to be the 25th of each month, calls on people everywhere to wear the colour orange and take action to end violence against women and girls in communities, at home, in public spaces, in schools and workplaces, during conflict and in times of peace. As a bright and optimistic colour, orange represents a future free from violence against women and girls around the world.
Programme:
15:00 – 16:30: Panel Discussion
From Awareness to Action: Ending Gender-Based Violence
Vienna International Centre (VIC), UNIS Multimedia Room (G0545)
Join us for a panel discussion on the global and local perspectives of gender-based violence. Experts from Sweden, Austria, and the UN will explore solutions and strategies for prevention and support for survivors.
Opening Remarks
John Brandolino, Director, Division of Treaty Affairs at UNODC
Annika Markovic, Ambassador of Sweden to Austria and Permanent Representative to the International Organizations in Vienna
Panel discussion
Simon Brezina, Project Manager at White Ribbon
Helene Gressenbauer-Rösner, President at UN Women Austria
Nicole Krejci, Managing Director of the Violence Protection Centre Vienna
Hanna Sands, Gender Advisor and Programme Coordinator at UNODC
Moderator: Martin Nesirky, Director, United Nations Information Service (UNIS) Vienna
16:30 – 17:30: Orange Run
Starting Point: Vienna International Centre (VIC)
End Point: Schwedenhaus, Vienna
After the panel, join the Orange Run, a 6 km symbolic run through the heart of Vienna. Wearing orange, participants will show solidarity with survivors and raise awareness on the fight for a violence-free world. The run is done in an easy and inclusive pace. All runners are welcome!
17:30 – 19:30: Reception
Location: Schwedenhaus, Vienna
The day will conclude with a reception at the Swedish Embassy, providing space for networking, reflection and deeper discussion on the day’s themes while enjoying light refreshments.
Register and join us for a day of dialogue, action, and solidarity in the fight to end gender-based violence.
Please register until 21 November by sending an email to info.wien@gov.se indicating if you are joining the panel discussion, the run and the reception or both parts.
Important to note: If you are joining the panel you need to include Title, First name, Last name, Affiliation, Date of Birth, Type of ID, ID Number, Issuing Country in your email.