Tree of Hope in Walsall signifies unity and stands up to violence against women and girls

A ‘Tree of Hope’ has been unveiled at the New Art Gallery in Walsall town centre this week.

The tree is decorated with colourful, decorative flowers which have been handmade by local women and community groups in the borough.

The display has been unveiled to signify unity and standing up to violence against women and girls.

Smaller versions of the Tree of Hope will be displayed in the council’s libraries, for people to add decorative flowers should they wish to participate.

Leader of Walsall Council, Councillor Garry Perry, said, “It’s great to see the artistic contributions our communities are making to raise awareness of violence against women and girls.

“If you visit the trees, you will see that many of the flowers include positive affirmations for women to stand together against gender-based violence.

“There is of course, a pivotal role for men too, and we should all be supportive allies to women and girls and challenge any harmful attitudes or behaviours we see in our day-to-day-lives.

The trees have been displayed during the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence, a time internationally recognised. During the 16 Days, the Safer Walsall Partnership is working with community organisations to deliver events and activities which help raise awareness of violence against women and girls, and how to challenge harmful attitudes and behaviour safely.

The tree will remain on display until 10 December 2024.

A summary of local events in the borough during the 16 Days of Activism: https://go.walsall.gov.uk/newsroom/it-starts-men-white-ribbon-day

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