Grafschaft Bentheim Fights Domestic Violence with 'Orange the World' Benches
Grafschaft Bentheim's working group 'Violence against Women and Girls' has launched a powerful initiative to combat domestic violence. Inspired by the global 'Orange the World' campaign, the group installed three striking orange benches in Nordhorn this autumn, symbolising hope and a stand against violence.
The benches, placed at the town hall square, police station, and district administration building, serve as a stark reminder of the reality of gender-based violence. The international campaign, launched by the United Nations in 1991, aims to raise awareness and promote a violence-free society annually from November 25 to December 10.
The vibrant orange benches are more than just a symbol. They provide information about support and counseling services via a QR code, ensuring those affected by domestic violence know where to seek help. The color orange represents hope, visibility, and a life free from violence, encouraging passersby to pause, think, and act.
Mayor Thomas Berling underscored the importance of this initiative, stressing that violence against women and girls will not be tolerated in their society. The working group 'Domestic Violence' aims to bring this critical issue into the public consciousness, with plans to expand the orange bench initiative across Grafschaft Bentheim in the future.
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