Orange Day 2026 in Bonn: Together against violence towards women and taking a stand


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Orange Day 2026 in Bonn: Together making a bright statement against violence
On Wednesday, November 25, 2026, Bonn will become the stage for an impressive Orange Day. Around the Protestant Kreuzkirche at Kaiserplatz, information, encounters, music, a torchlight procession, and a public rally will come together for a powerful event experience against gender-based violence.
Information, support, and exchange starting at 3:30 PM
The event will kick off at 3:30 PM with a market of opportunities in the church pavilion. Women's and girls' shelters in Bonn, the counseling center against sexualized violence, police victim protection officers, the women's counseling center TUBF e.V., SOLWODI NRW e.V., the Child Protection Association, CARE Germany, and the University of Bonn's counseling will present their work and support services.
The information offers create space for orientation, personal conversations, and social exchange. Thus, the event is aimed at all people who wish to inform themselves about support options, show solidarity, and take responsibility.
Torchlight procession through Bonn city center
At 5:00 PM, the torchlight procession will start at the Kreuzkirche, moving through Bonn’s city center. In the warm glow of the lights, a visible, supportive atmosphere will be created. The color orange represents attention, solidarity, and resolute resistance against violence towards women and girls.
The procession will be musically accompanied by SambAlegre with infectious rhythms. The combination of music, movement, and glowing symbols makes the Orange Day a compelling community experience in public space.
Rally with music and voices from Bonn
At 6:00 PM, the rally will commence at the Kreuzkirche. Speakers from UN Women and the city of Bonn are expected. Contributions, music, and the collective presence will send a clear signal for protection, respect, equality, and a life free of violence.
The event planning combines political information with an emotional atmosphere for the audience. The Orange Day makes it visible that violence against women is not a marginal issue, but a social task that requires attention and concrete action.
An important statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
The Orange Day takes place on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The Bonn initiative honors the work of counseling centers, protection services, and committed initiatives, while also inviting all to take a stand.
The Orange Day is organized by the Soroptimist International Club Bonn in cooperation with the Orange Day Coalition. Involved are, among others, the Bonn clubs of Soroptimist International and Zonta International, UN Women Germany e.V., the Protestant Forum Bonn, and the Equality Office of the city of Bonn.
Conclusion: Bonn shines for solidarity and protection
Visitors can expect a varied afternoon with counseling, encounters, music, torchlight procession, and rally. Anyone wishing to set a visible sign against violence towards women will experience community, information, and determined solidarity on November 25, 2026, in Bonn. Join us and walk alongside many others through Bonn's city center.
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