Abuse support highlighted during UN campaign

City of Wolverhampton Council said Orange Wolverhampton aimed to raise awareness of the drive to end domestic abuse

Charities in Wolverhampton supporting domestic abuse victims are highlighting support available in the city as part of a UN initiative.

Orange Wolverhampton is preparing to mark its 10th anniversary.

Among others, the group includes women's aid organisation The Haven, St George's House Charity and Karma Nirvana, which supports victims of so-called "honour based" violence and forced marriage.

From 25 November to 10 December they will be supporting the UN's Orange the World 16 Days of Activism, calling for an end to violence against women and girls.

City of Wolverhampton Council said Orange Wolverhampton aimed to raise awareness of the drive to end domestic abuse, "including physical abuse, coercive control, financial abuse, sexual violence, female genital mutilation, forced marriage, so-called honour-based abuse, and stalking and harassment".

The Haven in Wolverhampton said it was steadfast in its purpose of ensuring victims of abuse were supported as well as "seen, heard and safe".

Charity Dorcas, which works to end female genital mutilation said was "proud to be part of this collective effort to raise awareness, challenge harmful practices, and advocate for the rights and safety of women and girls".

A full list of charities that offer support in Wolverhampton, is available on the city council's website, but it added that in an emergency, people should always call police on 999.