On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, a strong message of awareness was launched by Montecitorio, which lit up in orange. The initiative is part of the campaign promoted by the United Nations, called “Orange the World”, aimed at drawing attention to the importance of combating gender violence.
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Joining the UN campaign
The choice to illuminate Montecitorio represents a symbol of adhesion to the fight for women's rights and against all forms of abuse. Orange was chosen as the symbolic color to express a future without violence. This symbolic gesture is part of a series of global initiatives that aim to create awareness on a problem that affects millions of people around the world.
All over the world, buildings and monuments are colored orange in a gesture of solidarity and commitment in the fight against the phenomenon of gender violence. The “Orange the World” campaign represents a call for a common and continuous commitment by institutions, organizations and citizens to put an end to this social scourge.
(Video source: Chamber of Deputies)
Article published on November 25, 2024 - 16:47
It is important that we pay attention to violence against women. The initiative to illuminate Montecitorio is a nice gesture, but more must be done to combat the problem. Violence must not be tolerated.