Sixteen iconic Cardiff statues have been dressed with an orange sash for International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women which took place on Sunday 25th November.

A series of events will take place across the Welsh Capital in support of White Ribbon Day which takes place on November 25th, marking the United Nations International Day for the elimination of violence against women and girls.

Today record numbers of men proudly walked a mile in women's shoes to show their support for White Ribbon, the campaign to eradicate violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence

Cardiff Council in partnership with Vale of Glamorgan Council and Cadwyn Housing Association is appealing for donations of ladies shoes, sized ten and above.

Next month, men of all ages and from all walks of life will proudly don a pair of women's shoes and descend on the Welsh capital to show their support for the campaign to eradicate violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence.

Cardiff Council in partnership with the Vale of Glamorgan has this week received the Regional White Ribbon Award for its commitment to end violence against women.

Later this month, Cardiff Council will show its support for White Ribbon Day, an international campaign led by men to end violence against women, domestic abuse and sexual violence.