Burgan Bank supports UN’s ‘Orange the World’ initiative

Burgan Bank supports UN’s ‘Orange the World’ initiative

KUWAIT: Burgan Bank announced its support for the 16-day global campaign ‘Orange the World’ in support of the United Nations initiative to eliminate all form of violence against women and girls. The Bank will light its main building in orange from November 15 to December 15, 2021, in confirmation of its strategic dedication to its social responsibility and humanitarian commitments aiming at bringing about positive change in Kuwait.

‘Orange the World’ initiative is part of the United Nations Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women that aims at increasing awareness of one of the most widespread human rights violations today and the various forms of physical and psychological violence inflicted on women around the world. The initiative was also launched to help countries achieve the sustainable development goals related to empowering women, enhancing their rights and status, and defining their vital role in the development process.

Commenting on the bank’s support for this campaign, Majed Essa Al-Ajeel, Chairman of Burgan Bank Group, said, “We are proud of supporting this initiative, which reflects our corporate values aligned with the global and local efforts to combat and reduce all forms of discrimination and violence against women. Our participation also translates our strategic commitment