Nottingham Turns Orange in Solidarity with Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

Nottingham will glow orange throughout November in a powerful show of solidarity with survivors of gender-based violence, as part of Juno Women’s Aid’s campaign to Turn Nottingham Orange for the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.

On Tuesday 25 November, landmarks across the city – including the Council House, Nottingham Castle, and Cleaver & Wake – will be lit orange to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the beginning of the global 16 Days campaign.

The colour orange symbolises hope, optimism, and a brighter future free from violence, and Nottingham’s participation reflects a city united in standing with survivors across Nottinghamshire.

Tasarla Larner Fundraising and Communications Manager at Juno Women’s Aid, said “Turning Nottingham Orange is about visibility, unity, and hope. Every building that lights up, every person who wears orange, sends a message that survivors are seen, supported, and never alone. We’re proud to see so many local partners and businesses joining us to show that Nottingham stands together for a future free from violence.”

Local businesses and partner organisations are also joining the campaign:

Cleaver & Wake will light up its building orange in support.

Liam Morgan, Head of Sales and Events at The Island Quarter, said “The Island Quarter has supported Juno in many ways since opening the doors to Cleaver & Wake/Binks Yard in late 2022 through fundraising events, subsidised room hires and wider support. Supporting them on turning our iconic building orange this November is a token of appreciation and awareness this incredible charity deserves.”

Full-service marketing agency Cartwright will be joining the campaign by wearing orange and raising awareness across their team and social channels.

Liz Cartwright, managing director of Cartwright, said: “We’ve been longtime supporters of Juno’s fantastic work with women, children and young people experiencing abuse, and this campaign is an example of how well our home city of Nottingham comes together around causes it truly believes in. We’ll be proudly wearing our orange to support the campaign on Tuesday 25 November, and we’d encourage as many organisations as possible to do the same.”

 

Imara, a local partner agency supporting children and families affected by sexual and domestic abuse, will also be going orange at their upcoming conference, Bridging the Gap 2025.

Cath Wakeman, CEO of Imara said ‘Bridging the Gap is about better addressing the needs of child survivors of sexual and domestic abuse, bringing together all the agencies involved including Police, Crown Prosecution Service, Education, Health and charities providing support like Imara and Juno. Survivors are at the centre of our event, so we think it’s a wonderful opportunity for all of us to wear orange to show solidarity with those affected by gender-based violence and demonstrate our commitment as a community to tackling misogyny and abuse.’ Tickets to Bridging the Gap are available via Eventbrite.

 

Juno is inviting local people, businesses, and organisations to take part by wearing orange, decorating their spaces, or lighting up buildings on 25 November, and to share their photos on social media using #orange4juno and tagging @JunoWomensAid.

The campaign runs throughout the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (25th November – 10th December), connecting local awareness efforts with a global movement calling for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and girls.