Orange the World: RWASJ and D&C Foundation Launch 16 Days of Activism at Olembe Stadium
Orange the World: RWASJ and D&C Foundation Launch 16 Days of Activism at Olembe Stadium
On Saturday, November 22, 2025, the Olembe Stadium in Yaoundé was transformed into a sea of orange. RWASJ, in a strategic partnership with the D&C Foundation, proudly launched the 2025 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
This year’s campaign is more urgent than ever, centered on the global theme: “UNiTE! End Digital Violence Against Women and Girls.” As technology becomes a larger part of our daily lives, RWASJ is leading the charge to ensure that digital spaces remain safe, inclusive, and empowering for every woman.
Unity in Motion: A Day of Action
The launch brought together 55 participants—men and women alike—who committed eight hours to high-impact advocacy and physical solidarity. The day included:
- A Peace Walk: Moving as one to signal a community-wide rejection of violence.
- Collective Body Exercises: Symbolizing the strength and resilience of the human spirit in the face of trauma.
- Focus Group Discussions: Diving deep into the root causes of violence and brainstorming local strategies for prevention and response.
- Message Advocacy: Distributing “Orange the World” T-shirts that carry powerful reminders that safety is a human right, not a privilege.
Our 2025 Objectives
The Yaoundé launch serves as our blueprint for the year, focusing on four key pillars:
- Awareness: Exposing the devastating impact of GBV on our communities.
- Mobilization: Moving beyond talk to active resistance against all forms of violence.
- Safe Spaces: Encouraging dialogue on survivor support and digital accountability.
- Solidarity: Aligning with the global UN vision for a “brighter, orange future”.
