WHAT DOES #ORANGEDAY MEAN?
This is the name of the campaign administered by UN Women (United Nations Organization). The campaign proclaimed that the 25th of each of the months of the year will be Orange Day, in which awareness will be raised for the prevention of violence against women and girls, this campaign is also supported by the CNDH (National Commission of Human rights).
What is it about?
It seeks to raise awareness and spread among the population the importance of preventing and ending violence against women and girls, going beyond International Women’s Day (March 8) and the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 of November).
You can also contribute in the following ways:
* Dress in orange
* Wear an orange bow or ribbon
* Work on reinforcing your self-esteem
* Help your daughter recognize her emotions
* Avoid child abuse at all costs
* Have a healthy relationship with your partner
* Help a woman you know who lives in a situation of violence
* Let’s take care of ourselves among women
Why the color orange?
It is associated with world peace and was taken as an emblem for the fight against violence against girls and women. A striking color was sought to convey the message clearly.
What does the color orange mean?
It is a color with great force that is used to elevate mood, happiness, friendship, creativity and life. It is associated with the release of negative emotions, renews the illusion for life and increases good humor. It is an energetic color that also has to do with the vibes of the Sun and its illumination.
Terrible figures
* More than 40% of Mexican women over the age of 15 have been victims of some type of domestic violence by their partner.
* Only 17.8% of married women reported the situation of violence.
* 38.5% of women who did not report the situation of violence consider that it was “something without importance”.
* 18.6% of women do not report due to fear.
* 13.4% of women mention that they do not know that such attacks can be reported to the authorities.
* 8.8% of women do not report because their partner or partner threatened them.
* One in three women in the world has experienced some type of violence from their partner.
If you answer YES to any of these questions, you could be a victim of domestic violence …
Your partner…
Doesn’t he trust you while you go to work and harass you assuming “you’re with someone else”?
Does he criticize you or speak hurtfully to you?
Does he humiliate, threaten, belittle or make fun of you?
Does he forbid you to see your family?
Does not let you go out with your friends?
Is he aggressive towards you or your children when he gets drunk?
Does it force you to have sex?
Does it force you to do activities you don’t want?
Are you afraid of your partner?
Where can you report domestic violence?
If you are in an emergency situation, go to CAVI (Support Center for Domestic Violence). Which opens a file to your case, they give you legal advice, they can help you legally with the divorce process and with the custody judgment for your children, it helps you to process emergency medical protection measures and psychological attention.
Attention: 5345-5598
The FEVIMTRA is the Special Prosecutor for Crimes of Violence Against Women and Trafficking in Persons. Provides victims and their children with a safe and protected place to live temporarily if necessary.
Attention: 01800-0085400
The InMujeres helps you with legal and psychological advice.
* Please note: try to bring some identification document.
And my children?
If you have children and experience domestic violence, the first thing you should do is legally arrange custody of them, especially if they are minors. Before you part, file a custody lawsuit, and then let your partner know that you plan to part.
If my life or that of my children is in danger?
Jump or leave the house without notifying the aggressor, if you file the lawsuit first, they cannot charge you with abandonment of the home, but you must act immediately.
Orange power
If you see buildings in your city illuminated in orange or adorned with this color, now you know that the reason is to work so that there is equality between women and men and to prevent gender violence.
Do you live or have you experienced any situation of violence in your home? What do you think about activities like this being carried out to end situations of violence?