Manifesto against femicide signed during Orange the World
On Thursday, December 4, Alderman Wikkerink and Municipal Secretary Annemieke Gildhuis signed a manifesto against violence against women and girls on behalf of the Municipal Executive of Aalten. The manifesto was presented to representatives of the Sanne voor altijd 31 foundation. Sanne was killed in 2023 as a result of femicide; she was murdered by her ex-partner. Since then, her father in particular has been committed to raising awareness of femicide and preventing it from happening to others.
By signing the manifesto, the municipality is joining the international Orange the World campaign. Every year, from November 25 to December 10, attention is drawn worldwide to ending violence against women and girls. The color orange symbolizes a future without violence.
Alderman Wikkerink: "Violence against women and girls is not a private problem, but a social problem that concerns us all. In the municipality of Aalten, we want everyone to be able to grow up safely, Residence and life. By participating in Orange the World, we show that we do not accept violence and continue to work towards an environment in which everyone feels protected."
Municipal secretary Annemieke Gildhuis continues: "Signing this manifesto is an important signal that the municipality of Aalten takes violence against women and girls seriously. We are not only committed during Orange the World, but work throughout the year on prevention, raising awareness, and offering appropriate support to victims and their environment."
Activities in the municipality of Aalten
During the campaign period, various activities will be organized to make residents more aware of the signs and what they can do themselves:
- The old farmhouse of De Ahof in Aalten and the center of Dinxperlo are colored orange.
- Flyers and coasters at restaurants, bars, and Kulturhusen, among other places, to raise awareness for Orange the World and violence against women and girls.
- Reading table in libraries with information about the campaign.
- Information about the campaign via municipal communication channels, calling on residents to become supporters by signing the supporter pledge and thus showing their commitment to combating violence.
Stopping violence starts with seeing and acting
The municipality of Aalten and its partners are actively committed to identifying and preventing violence against women and girls and supporting victims.
For help or advice, residents can contact Veilig Thuis (Safe Home) on 0800 2000. This service is available at any time, free of charge and anonymously.