Toulouse. The facade of the Capitol will be illuminated in orange this Thursday: here’s why
Through David Saint Sernin
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Wednesday evening, the Capitole of Toulouse was illuminated in orange. It was not a foreshadowing of the Christmas festivities which began but began on Friday in the City a symbolic action on a much more serious and unfortunately dramatic subject.
The Capitol was illuminated in orange as soon as night fell on Wednesday 24 and will still be this Thursday, November 25 on the occasion of the International Day for Combating Violence Against Women.
On the occasion of the Day against Violence Against Women, the Capitol will be lit, Thursday, November 25, 2021, in orange@UN_fr | @UNWomen #Orangezlemonde | #STOPviolence
Photo credit: Patrice Nin. Town hall #Toulouse (2020) pic.twitter.com/LPkXeIvOFd
– Toulouse City Hall (@Toulouse) 23 November 2021
Various events scheduled until December 10
By this symbolic illumination, “the City of Toulouse thus joins in this universal message carried by the UN Women” All united to put an end to violence against women and girls “, indicates the community.
Until December 10, various events (meetings, debates, cinema, theater, dance or museum) will be organized “to support a dynamic in favor of the fight against violence against women”, recalls the town hall.
For the full program, click on the following link.
200,000 baguette bags distributed
In addition to the Toulouse action, Toulouse Métropole is launching the Bread Pockets Operation in 200 bakeries in the Metropolis, to raise awareness among all residents. This year, 200,000 baguette bags They will be distributed on which will appear the visual of the campaign against the violence generated by the two communities, recalling the emergency telephone number: 39.19.
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