Gabriel Bîrjovanu and team at the Silence Hurts event - November 25, 2025, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, Iași
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Published on: 2025-11-25

Participation in the "Silence Hurts. Choose to Be the Saving Voice" Campaign

On November 25, 2025, on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the event "Silence Hurts. Choose to Be the Saving Voice" was held at the Palace of Culture in Iași, organized by the Iași County Police Inspectorate in partnership with Magic & Ludic Association.

The founder of SCANDINAVIA Music School, tenor Gabriel Bîrjovanu, responded to the organizers' invitation and participated alongside his team in this initiative dedicated to raising awareness about domestic violence.

Gabriel Bîrjovanu with colleagues at the Orange the World campaign backdrop
Gabriel Bîrjovanu with colleagues at the "Orange the World" campaign backdrop

Certificate of Appreciation from IPJ Iași

During the event, Gabriel Bîrjovanu received the Certificate of Appreciation from the Iași County Police Inspectorate and Magic & Ludic Association, as recognition for his involvement in the Iași community.

Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Gabriel Bîrjovanu by IPJ Iași and Magic & Ludic Association
Certificate of Appreciation awarded by IPJ Iași and Magic & Ludic Association

About the Event

The "Silence Hurts. Choose to Be the Saving Voice" campaign is part of the national domestic violence prevention program, conducted under the auspices of the international "Orange the World" campaign. The event brought together representatives of local authorities, non-governmental organizations, and community members at the Palace of Culture in Iași.

Gabriel Bîrjovanu, founder of SCANDINAVIA Music School, at the Silence Hurts event organized by IPJ Iași
Gabriel Bîrjovanu at the "Silence Hurts" campaign backdrop

Moments from the Event

The event atmosphere was marked by solidarity and civic engagement. Participants had the opportunity to discuss the importance of preventing domestic violence and the resources available for people in difficult situations.

Gabriel Bîrjovanu with two colleagues at the Silence Hurts event, Palace of Culture Iași
Gabriel Bîrjovanu with colleagues at the event
Gabriel Bîrjovanu and SCANDINAVIA Music School team at the Silence Hurts campaign backdrop
SCANDINAVIA Music School team at the event

Photo Gallery

Below are overview images from the event, with participants and organizers gathered in the spirit of the "Orange the World" campaign.

Overview - Gabriel Bîrjovanu and team at the Silence Hurts event with orange balloons
Overview with orange balloons
Gabriel Bîrjovanu and team at the Silence Hurts event, November 25, 2025, Iași
The team alongside campaign balloons

Help Resources

For people facing domestic violence situations or who know someone in such a situation, there are several resources available:

Useful numbers:

  • 112 — Single emergency number (available 24/7)
  • 0800 500 333 — National Telephone Line for Domestic Violence Victims (free, confidential call)
  • 0232 218 202 — IPJ Iași, Public Relations

This article reflects SCANDINAVIA Music School's participation in a community event and does not constitute informational or counseling material regarding domestic violence. For official information, please contact the competent authorities or specialized organizations.

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