A new report from the EVAW Coalition offers a ‘snapshot’ of violence against women and girls at the start of 2021.

We welcome the open letter from Paul Scully, Minister for Small Business, Consumers and Labour Markets to businesses laying out the costs of domestic abuse and how they can help victims. White Ribbon Accreditation can support organisations in working towards this goal.

Join our series of webinars with leading experts in preventing male violence against women.

There has been a higher Covid related death rate amongst men and significant impact on mental health but the pandemic is also deepening existing inequalities. There has been an increase in violence and abuse against women, by leaving many victims trapped at home with their abusers, COVID-19 has compounded the already hugely prevalent levels of gender-based violence in societies across the world.

Poor decisions in Family Court have lifelong catastrophic effects on victims and children. The government needs to help put things right.

Sexism in the workplace has found a new and insidious ways to thrive online, and people are urged to ‘step up’ and challenge such behaviour when they see it to show that it is wrong.

Karma Nirvana have also created a free communications toolkit with factsheets and resources designed to help #ShineTheSpotlight on Honour Based Abuse

Covid-19 is an ongoing pandemic, as is violence against women and girls. We have a unique opportunity to address this through taking time to upskill ourselves in responding with care to disclosures of sexual violence, and better planning and policies in our pubs, clubs and venues when they do reopen. Let’s use this difficult time to explore, learn and plan for the future.

Whilst the statistics suggest that the stresses of the current situation are affecting some men’s behaviour for the worse, we must continue to communicate to all men that there is #NoExcuseForAbuse

Torbay Council are a White Ribbon Accredited local authority. They have developed an information and guidance service for those suffering abuse called “Are You OK?”. As part of the work they have done around White Ribbon Day and the 16 Days of Action, they worked with local school St Cuthbert Mayne, to raise awareness in a brilliant and unique way.

White Ribbon UK calls upon men to take a stand against male violence towards women. We are also aware that the issue is systemic. That sexist attitudes are present throughout our society, through the media, workplaces, politics and services.

November 25th is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day.

On this day, we ask men everywhere to recognise the necessity for them to stand up and take responsibility in working towards a future without violence against women. The first step towards this is wearing a white ribbon and making the promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.

This general election offers an opportunity for all political parties to explicitly support equality for women. Women’s lives have changed significantly in the last 50 years but there is still lots of work to do.