Men’s Euro’s 2024: Everyone has the right to enjoy football
White Ribbon UK team up with imabi to develop a Euro fixtures guide, focusing on the prevalence of violence against women and how allyship can make the tournament enjoyable for all.
Words matter
Men need to understand the impact a seemingly 'throw away' comment can have on women. Co-Founder of Her Game Too Emily Drakely urges men to shut down sexist language in the stands.
White Ribbon Day with Sky Sports
This Saturday, 25th November, sports fans across the UK will see their favourite Sky Sports presenters wear White Ribbons in support of White Ribbon Day
FA Wales marks White Ribbon Day
The Football Association of Wales is showing their support to ending men’s violence against women and girls by dedicating the Wales v Türkiye match on 21st November to White Ribbon Day.
One Colossal Issue
Football matches are able to unite disparate groups of people like few other events can. But many women and girls still feel excluded from the camaraderie that so many men are able to find in the sport due to rampant and persistent sexism. David Jiles, a White Ribbon Ambassador, has a message for boys and men everywhere.
Support the Lionesses -- a pathway to positive masculinity?
Men need to play a more active role in supporting women and girls in all aspects of life. But we can also do a lot more to encourage men and boys to take an interest in women's stories, starting on with women’s football.
Why the FIFA Men’s World Cup?
Set against the very serious concerns about the FIFA Men’s World Cup in Qatar, we need to be open about our choice of #TheGoal campaign for White Ribbon Day.
We need gender equality in sport if we are going to end violence against women
If it seems surprising that White Ribbon thinks the Women’s Euros are a big deal it’s because we know Women’s Sport must have parity with men’s sport for culture to change where women can live their lives free from fear.
Calling full time on sporting culture that excuses violence against women
The reality is that there are cultures within men’s sport that are sexist and misogynist. In this environment, men’s violence is largely excused and ignored.
Leeds United support White Ribbon
We were delighted to have the support of Leeds United during their game with Middlesbrough on 30th November, as part of a partnership with Safer Leeds to mark White Ribbon Day and the 16 Days of Action.
Wigan Warriors RLFC take a stand against violence
As part of their upcoming accreditation, Rugby League club Wigan Warriors have developed a campaign against male violence towards women, supported by White Ribbon UK. This is an important moment for sport as the team are a Professional Super League Club and have a large fan base.
The World Cup Starts Today
Today the World Cup starts in Russia. We are aware that violence increases during World Cup season. The link between domestic abuse and major sporting events is well established. In 2014, researchers at Lancaster University found that reported incidents of domestic abuse in Lancashire rose by 38% on days when England lost at the 2002, 2006 and 2010 World Cups. Incidents were also…
White Ribbon UK invited to England World Cup warm-up match
Our World Cup campaign was given a massive boost at the England v Costa Rica warm up match which took place at Elland Road, Leeds on 7 June. We were delighted that Ikram Butt, White Ribbon’s sports programme coordinator was invited by the Football Association as a guest to the match, the last of their friendlies for England, prior to their departure heading off to Qatar for the World Cup competition….
Arsenal and Islington Council host five-a-side to highlight threat of domestic abuse spike ahead of World Cup
Last Wednesday saw a well-attended 5-a-side tournament organised by Islington Council and Arsenal In The Community to bring attention to potential rise in Domestic Abuse during World Cup.
Arsenal Community Hub was the ideal venue for this kind of event, and we saw some great…