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.
White Ribbon Sunday: Churches hold vigils across the UK to mark White Ribbon Day
Many churches hold services, vigils and raise awareness of ending men’s violence against women during November. Discover how churches and faith-based organisations are marking White Ribbon Day this year.
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.
White Ribbon UK and JCDecaux UK Partner to Highlight #TheGoal for White Ribbon Day
White Ribbon UK is pleased to have the support of JCDecaux UK this year to highlight #TheGoal for White Ribbon Day, as part of The Community Channel programme.
Exclusive Workie Ticket Theatre Company webinar for White Ribbon Ambassadors
White Ribbon UK is proud to have the support of Workie Ticket Theatre Company for White Ribbon Day 2022.
Enforcing the Istanbul Convention and its impact on White Ribbon UK
The Istanbul Convention recognises that governments cannot prevent violence alone and calls upon members of society, particularly men and boys, to do what they can to help – and this is where White Ribbon comes in.
“We deserve better!” - that’s #TheGoal
The White Ribbon UK team were welcomed to Calder High School to celebrate launching White Ribbon Day #TheGoal.
White Ribbon Day 2022 #TheGoal
White Ribbon Day falls , 25 November, falls on the same week as the start of the FIFA men’s World Cup. There has never a better time for us to focus on the good that can come from unifying and supporting one common cause. All men can join the team to end violence against women and girls - that's #TheGoal
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.
NO! Not a summertime of silence at music festivals
The number of women who have experienced sexual violence at music festivals is shocking and needs to stop. We cannot leave it up to women to keep themselves safe. Men must step up, call out other men, and have conversations with their mates about how to make a difference.
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.
More men to speak up and help women report unacceptable behaviour.
other men will often know that their peers are behaving unacceptably. To change such toxic cultures, we need men to call this behaviour out.
ENOUGH Campaign: We can all be part of the change
White Ribbon specifically calls on men to take on board the message of the campaign that 'enough is enough.
Sports clubs must take a stand in challenging male cultures that can lead to abuse and violence and speak out.
Sports clubs must take a stand in challenging male cultures that can lead to abuse and violence and speak out. Attitudes that are sexist and demeaning towards women that are unchecked create an environment when violence can become normalized. This has to stop.
White Ribbon Sunday 2021
Many faith-based organisations mark White Ribbon Day, which is always the 25th November, the Sunday before. Here are some resources available to churches and faith groups, as well as examples of how faith-based organisations in the past have commemorated White Ribbon Day in their communities.
New rail industry campaign to crack down on sexual harassment
On 23 August, the rail industry launched a national campaign across Britain to tackle sexual harassment. Delivered in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP) and independent charity CrimeStoppers, and supported by a range of charities including White Ribbon, the campaign aims to send a clear message that all forms of sexual harassment are not tolerated on the railway.
Call out VAWG when you see it
Following the sentencing of the killer of Sarah Everard, Anthea Sully, Chief Executive of White Ribbon UK emphasises the need for all men to be prepared to speak out against sexist and misogynist behaviour.