Pink October Campaign 2020

Violet Organization launched a campaign to raise awareness about breast cancer in Sulaimaniyah, as part of Pink October, an international campaign aimed at promoting education and awareness about the disease. The campaign was supervised by the office of the Prime Minister and included several activities to spread awareness and give hope to breast cancer patients.
The first activity of the campaign was the production of a video to increase awareness about breast cancer and to provide hope to patients. The video featured four women, including the General Manager of Hiwa Hospital, a doctor, a recovered patient, and an artist. The video was launched on October 1st and broadcasted on social media and satellite channels throughout the month.
The second activity involved spreading a brochure that provided information about breast cancer, the importance of regular checkups, and information about free governmental clinics available to women. The brochures were distributed by a group of volunteers, which included specialists, to females in Sulaimaniyah.
The third activity of the campaign was the production of a documentary video on Ms. Hevy, a recovered cancer patient, who shared her story of overcoming the disease and the societal stigma surrounding it. The documentary aimed to provide a message of hope to cancer patients in general and females in particular.
Finally, the campaign concluded with the opening of a gallery featuring Ms. Hevy's artwork in Hiwa Hospital on October 19th. Government officials were invited to the gallery, and the artworks were set to sell. Most of the artworks were sold, and a portion of the proceeds went to Ms. Hevy, while the rest was donated to Hiwa Hospital patients.
In summary, the Pink October campaign launched by the Violet organization aimed to raise awareness about breast cancer and to provide hope to patients. The campaign included several activities, such as the production of videos and brochures, and the opening of a gallery featuring Ms. Hevy's artwork. The campaign was supervised by the office of the Prime Minister and included the participation of volunteers and specialists. The campaign was a significant step towards promoting education and awareness about breast cancer in Sulaimaniyah.