Donegal lit pink in support of ending violence against women and girls
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Various buildings in Donegal lit up pink to show support for the ‘Project Pink’ campaign
Donegal lit up pink to show solidarity with women and girls across the country.
The Donegal County Council (DCC) and the Walkie Talkie Girlies Society at Queen’s University partnered to light up the county with pink lights.
Each November, the society holds a ‘Project Pink’ event, which sees a network of buildings across the whole of Ireland lighting up pink in solidarity with the Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) campaign.
A spokesperson for the DCC said: “Every woman and girl deserves a safe environment to live free from fear, violence, and abuse. These pink lights are more than a symbol - They are a commitment to listen, support, stand together, and never stop striving for change.
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“No woman should have to live in fear. Every woman deserves to feel safe. Together, we can help create a future free from violence.”
The Donegal County Council Offices, County House, Lifford, Carndonagh Public Services Centre, Donegal Public Services Centre, Dungloe Public Services Centre, Letterkenny Public Services Centre, Milford Public Services Centre, Polestar Roundabout Sculpture, Letterkenny, all lit up pink on Wednesday, November 4 to show support for the campaign.
The Walkie Talkie Girlies Society is led by students of Queen’s University Belfast and was established to provide a safe space for women to socialize, exercise, and get outdoors through weekly group walks.
November 4 was the society's third ‘Project Pink’ event. The event, which began in November 2024, is an annual awareness campaign and demonstration dedicated to calling for an end to violence against women and girls.