The "Orange Ribbon", which aims to increase public awareness of the counteracting all forms of violence against children, young people, as well as promoting attitudes of respect, empathy and responding to the harm of another person.

Activities within the campaign are coordinated by the Team Interdisciplinary Counteracting Domestic Violence at MOPS in Ełk. W duration of the action, educational, preventive and social events addressed to the city's residents - children, young people and adults.

The idea of the campaign is international - The orange ribbon symbol stands for warmth, strength, energy and hope for the world free from violence. This symbol reminds us of the need to act together to address the for the safety and security of persons experiencing violence, and in particular our youngest members of the community.

Violence against children and young people is on the rise various forms - from shouting and insults, through emotional manipulation to the use of physical force or deprivation of livelihood. Unfortunately, the phenomenon of this still applies to many families and environments – that's why education is so important, response and cooperation of institutions.

The joint commitment of all institutions and is an expression of solidarity towards the victims. It will allow to strengthen the message of the campaign and show that Ełk is a city free of violence.

During 19-day campaign, a number of initiatives have been planned to increasing public awareness and promoting prevention counteracting violence.

To The most important activities of the campaign include:

• Action information and promotion (popularization of the action by hanging posters, handing out leaflets, symbols and gadgets;
• Wearing action symbol of the orange ribbon campaign during its duration
  (01-19.11.2026);
• Orange day in educational institutions under the slogan – "Yes to the prevention of violence towards children";
• Film screening for school children on the subject of counteracting violence and aggression.