16 Days of Action to End Violence Against Women
White Ribbon Day 2020 - a success thanks to you!
We saw an incredible amount of activity across the country on 25th November. Please keep your photographs and stories coming in – we are gradually posting them on our website which you can see here
Thank you to everyone who has fundraised for us over recent weeks. With the increase in abuse and violence against women during the epidemic our work is more important than ever. We want to be able to increase our activity as we go into 2021, especially by providing more resources to schools. We are only able to do this with your support. Tuesday 1 December is ‘Giving Tuesday’, please continue to encourage people to support our work and make a donation.
Many more activities and actions are taking place during the 16 Days of Action to end violence against women. You can find out about our twitter campaign here – and post each day between now and December 10th. And our download, donate, display promise poster can be printed out and shared all year round – it was great to see so many in photographs and in the background at events we were joining.
Webinar
Engaging men in Preventing Violence Against Women
Tuesday 8th November at 9am – 11am £90
Dr Michael Flood will share his research and practical knowledge to address what men can do to prevent and reduce violence against women. Dr Flood is an Australian sociologist and an associate professor at the Queensland University of Technology School of Justice. He is a researcher, educator, trainer, and activist who has made a significant contribution to both scholarship on and community understanding of men's violence against women. He has published widely on the primary prevention of violence against women, as well as such topics as men and gender inequality, young men’s heterosexual relations, anti-feminist men’s groups, and pornography, and his most recent book is Engaging Men and Boys in Violence Prevention.
White Ribbon Accreditation
Many organisations have achieved White Ribbon Accreditation, or have reaccredited during November. These include Network Rail, Surrey County Council, County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue, Mid and West Wales Fire and rescue, Cheshire PCC, Humber NHS Foundation Trust, PA Housing, Dyfed Powys Police, The Metropolitan Police and Lancashire who are working to achieve County Wide Accreditation. Part of the success of White Ribbon Day has been the way in which Accredited organisations have organised events and ensure that they are raising awareness across the board. If your workplace is not White Ribbon Accredited approach your employer and ask them to get in touch.
Supporter Organisations
It is now possible for organisations and businesses with less than 250 employees to become White Ribbon Supporters. OUr newest supporter orgnisastions are; Norfolk Community Law Service, NW Counselling Hub CIC, Peterborough Lions RUFC and The Business Company. Find out more.
Shop
As the festive season approaches there may be items that would make suitable gifts in our shop (our beanie hats are very popular).
Beautiful White Ribbon jewellery in memory of Grace Millane is made and sold by LL Loves.
Thank you
Thank you again for your support. Our vision is for a world where there is no violence against women.
Anthea Sully
Chief Executive