Overview
- Almost all municipalities are participating through 10 December with buildings lit orange and local programming from film screenings to lectures and exhibits.
- Campaign leaders call for concrete local steps, including consulting women on public-space design, targeted police or boa patrols in areas where women feel unsafe, confidants at sports clubs, and accessible shelter for those fleeing abuse.
- Organizers emphasize prevention by engaging men and boys and addressing harmful ideas about masculinity.
- Coverage cites high prevalence, with nearly three-quarters of Dutch women reporting sexual intimidation and nearly half reporting psychological, physical or sexual violence.
- The Justice Ministry complements the effort with its ‘Waar ben je?’ campaign on coercive control, urging reports to Veilig Thuis to help prevent femicide.