Orange Week 2025 in Luxembourg Raising Awareness of Violence Against Women

A month-long campaign to raise awareness of violence against women, known as Orange Week, is organizing more than 80 events across the country, running until December 10. This year's events officially began with the screening of the documentary "Black Box Diaries" by Shiori Ito this Thursday evening at the Cercle Cité.

The campaign takes place every year from the end of November to December 10, bringing attention to violence against women and girls. The significant increase in participation is noteworthy; Anik Raskin, the administrative director of the National Women's Council, stated that there are now over 80 events, compared to less than 20 eight years ago. She expressed satisfaction that the initiative, launched eight years ago, has become an established part of the landscape in Luxembourg.

The calendar of Orange Week demonstrates that the focus is expanding beyond domestic violence. Raskin noted that discussions are increasingly including other forms of violence, which also has an impact on political life. She is optimistic that future years will bring more statistics on these various forms of abuse, such as cyberviolence, economic violence, and sexual violence.

Key events for the 2025 edition include the official launch on November 20 at the Merl Cultural Centre, a solidarity walk on November 22 in Luxembourg, and the formation of a human chain on November 25 at Place Guillaume, in front of the capital's city hall.

The National Women's Council is also encouraging public support through a solidarity sale featuring orange candles, hats, and umbrellas. People are encouraged to light an orange candle on November 25 for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls and submit photos, which the CNFL has committed to publishing on its networks. Throughout the campaign, many public buildings and private companies will be illuminated in orange to visually show their support.

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