Theorange ribbon is a symbol adopted for a very wide variety of uses in different places.
The orange ribbon is used for the United NationsInternational Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. This is held in March and coincides with Australia'sHarmony Day. The ribbon shows awareness of racial tolerance, or cultural diversity.[permanent dead link]Orange ribbons are used during August to raise awareness and support for International Autoinflammatory Awareness Month. The orange and red-orange tones of the official logo and ribbon represent inflammation and fevers, which are prevalent in flare-ups of autoinflammatory diseases. The Autoinflammatory Alliance logo has these colors, alongside a design that represents an inflammation, the fevers/pain of the disorders, and the passion of the informed patient/supporter.[1]
Orange ribbons raise awareness of malnutrition and its consequences.[2][3]
It was recently used worldwide to promote awareness ofself-harm on March 1, 2012. March 1 is designated asSelf-injury Awareness Day (SIAD) around the world.[4] On this day, some people choose to be more open about their own self-harm, and awareness organisations make special efforts to raise awareness about self-harm and prevention programmes. Some people wear an orangeawareness ribbon to encourage awareness of self-harm.[5]
Multiple sclerosis andcomplex regional pain syndrome (formerly known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy) awareness both use orange ribbons.[6]
Kidney cancer andleukaemia both use orange awareness ribbons.[7] It is also used in November forCOPD Awareness Month.[8]
InAustralia, orange ribbons are worn annually on March 21 to supportHarmony Day and the message of a harmonious multicultural society. First organized in 1996, by the next year the 'Orange Ribbon' was embraced by thousands of people across Australia and was worn by members of the all sides of politics at the 1997 Australia Day celebrations in capital cities Australia-wide.[9]
InCanada, orange ribbons are worn as anawareness ribbon symbolizes Addiction Recovery. The campaign was launched on October 1, 2004 by the non-profit group R.A.F.T. for their first “Walk for Recovery”. It has since been adopted by a number of other support groups who battle addictions.[10]
In the province ofNew Brunswick in Canada, orange ribbons are worn in response to the New Brunswick government's plan to sell many of the assets of New Brunswick Power (NB Power) toHydro-Québec. The ribbons serve many purposes including making the public aware of the proposed sale, and making the government aware of the public opposition to the deal.[11]
After the discovery ofhundreds of unmarked graves atresidential schools across the country, orange ribbons have begun to signify acknowledgement of unmarked graves,[12][13] and honour[13] or represent[14] those deceased.
As part of the International Tibet Support Network, Friends of Tibet (NZ) and the Tibetan community will launch the ORANGE RIBBON Campaign 8 August 2008, which is the day of the opening ceremony of the Olympics. This is to remind China that we have not forgotten the illegal occupation of Tibet while China enjoys world attention.[citation needed]
“Light Candle4tibet and wearing of Orange Ribbon on Friday and during the term of the Olympics are reminders that, all is not as harmonious as China is promoting, and that the people of Tibet will not be forgotten “ said Thuten Kesang, the Chairman of Friends of Tibet (NZ).
InIsrael, orange ribbons indicate opposition to theIsrael "disengagement" plan of 2004 which involved withdrawal from theGaza strip (blue ribbons indicate support).[15][16] Although the disengagement was completed in 2005, supporters continue to use the color orange as a symbol of general opposition to further Israeli withdrawals. Often written on the post-Disengagement ribbons is the phrase "לא נשכח ולא נסלח" ("we will not forget and we will not forgive").[citation needed]
In Japan, the orange ribbon is promoted as a symbol of Child Abuse Prevention. The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has designated November as Child Abuse Prevention Month.[17]
In Nigeria the Orange Ribbon Initiative[18] is an advocacy program designed to support children with developmental disabilities, most especially the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD).[19] It seeks to ensure that these children are not stigmatized and that they receive the required support from parents, teachers, friends, government and the society.
Orange ribbons are used inNorthern Ireland (also known as Ulster) and some parts of the UK to show support for British rule in Northern Ireland, andloyalists who support it - in opposition to theunionists who want an end to British rule and for Northern Ireland and the republic ofIreland to be united.[20] It is associated with theProtestant religion, theOrange order andOrangemen, which derive their names fromWilliam of Orange, a former king of England.[20]
In Singapore, the orange ribbon is promoted as a symbol of racial and religious harmony, including friendship and kinship.[21]
In the 1920s, an orange ribbon was used for the national association ofoverallklubbar, clubs promoting a radical change in fashion meaning everyone should wear jumpsuits.[22]
InSweden, the orange ribbon was the common symbol for a change of government in thenational election in September 2006. The orange ribbon is an initiative from theYoung Conservatives, theYoung Liberals, theYoung Christian-Democrats and theYoung Center.[citation needed]
It is a symbol of theUkrainianOrange Revolution of 2004. Theorange color denotes the color of the opposition party ofViktor Yushchenko.[23]
In the United States, the orange ribbon has become a support color for:
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