VICTORIA, Seychelles — Orange Day workplaces across Seychelles united yesterday by encouraging employees to wear orange in commemoration of the global UNITE campaign against gender-based violence. The Ministry of Social Affairs, Family and Equality led the initiative, which is observed on the 25th of every month to raise awareness about ending violence against women and girls.
The significance of Orange Day workplaces extends throughout communities affected by gender-based violence, which remains a serious human rights and development issue requiring sustained action. The colour orange symbolises hope for a future free from violence, fear, and discrimination. This observance reinforces Seychelles’ national commitment to ending all forms of violence against women and girls while promoting safe, respectful environments in workplaces and homes.
Several organisations actively participated in the initiative. The Property Management Corporation shared its message online, stating that wearing orange together sends a clear message that violence has no place in families, communities, or workplaces. The Ministry of Local Government and Inner Islands reaffirmed its commitment through social media posts highlighting ongoing work with communities and partners on awareness, prevention, protection, and support services for domestic violence victims.
Orange Day is part of the global UNITE campaign led by the United Nations to end violence against women and girls worldwide. Other participating organisations included Wastea, Ten O Seven Dance and Fitness Studio, Seychelles Postal Services, Zil Air, and the Ministry of Environment, Climate, Energy and Natural Resources. Workplaces were encouraged to take team photos and share them on social media, particularly Facebook, tagging the ministry’s official page.
The implications of this Orange Day workplaces initiative set the tone for continued action throughout 2026. The observance invites reflection on progress toward International Women’s Day on March 8 and reinforces the need for continuous prevention, protection, and support. Minister Pamela Charlette emphasised that addressing gender-based violence requires a whole-of-society approach involving government, development partners, civil society, the private sector, and citizens working together.
This collective commitment to ending violence represents a shared responsibility for building safer communities.
