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Hamburg lights up pink: A sign for girls' rights on World Girls' Day
On the occasion of World Girls' Day, prominent buildings in Hamburg are lit up in pink to promote girls' rights and equality.
Hamburg lights up pink: A sign for girls' rights on World Girls' Day
Hamburg.On Friday, October 11th, important buildings in several German cities will shine in bright pink. This visual art event is dedicated to World Day of the Girl and has a deeper message that aims to raise awareness of the challenges girls face around the world.
Petra Berner, CEO of Plan International Germany, describes the day as particularly significant. “We are very pleased that so many cities and communities are taking part,” said Berner. On World Girls' Day, over 50 locations across Germany will send a clear signal for the rights of girls with pink lighting. “A big thank you to our volunteer action groups who launched these initiatives,” she added.
Illuminated buildings in Hamburg
Striking buildings at four locations in Hamburg are illuminated in bright pink. These include the Holthusenbad in Eppendorf, the Fairmont Hotel Vier Seasons, the planetarium in the city park and the House of Philanthropy from Plan International. This lighting will not only decorate the sites, but also symbolize the rights and protection of girls in crisis regions.
The pink lighting is part of a nationwide campaign; For example, the roof pylons of the RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne are illuminated in the same color. These types of initiatives have been in place since 2012, while the United Nations declared October 11 as World Day of the Girl in December 2011.
Important message of World Girls Day
With this campaign, Plan International would like to draw attention to the difficult situation in which many girls live in war and crisis areas. “Girls pay a high price in wars and armed conflicts,” emphasizes Berner. A survey of almost 10,000 young people from conflict regions shows that they want to be actively involved in peace talks and address the risk of abuse and sexual violence.
“With the lighting campaign for World Girls’ Day, we want to set an example for peace and equality,” said Berner. This statement underscores Plan International's commitment to prioritizing girls' protection and equal opportunities.
The campaign to raise awareness about the rights of girls and the risks they are exposed to is taking place not only in Hamburg, but also in many other cities in Germany. In Aschaffenburg the Herstallturm is illuminated, while in Munich construction cranes at Marienhof shine and the pylons in Cologne shine. These initiatives are an expression of a common goal: to send a strong signal for equality and the rights of girls.
In summary, this special spotlight aims to raise awareness of the challenges girls face and strengthen their voice on peace issues. Further information about the campaign and the participating cities can be found in the current media, including a detailed report on www.abendblatt.de.