All Men Can
Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make White Ribbon Day and the 16 Days of Action to end violence against women a success. We asked people in their communities, organisations and workplaces, to come together, and say ‘no’ to violence against women and you did this in your thousands!
We were able to get the message out that men’s violence against women and girls must end, and that all men can make a difference to so many people. #AllMenCan, our leading message, was developed for us in March when the murder of Sarah Everard brought women’s experience of men’s violence to the forefront of everyone’s minds. It also opened up so many conversations about men taking action and making a stand. It was important that we could connect with as many men as possible to encourage them to think carefully and make the White Ribbon Promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.
White Ribbon Day and 16 Days of Action 2020
Thank you for everything you did for White Ribbon Day and 16 Days of Action in 2020. Despite the restrictions of COVID-19. We were amazed by everyone coming together to raise awareness and make a difference. Here are just a few of the stories
Jamie Jones-Buchanan from Leeds Rhinos and leaders across Leeds City Council stood up to say no to violence against women and girls for White Ribbon Day 2020: in a specially created video
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue ran a very different campaign this year due to Covid restrictions. Presentations have been delivered in meetings to encourage people to make the promise and raise the profile of White Ribbon. The presentation has been made available for Ambassadors and Champions to access so that they can spread the word far and wide throughout the service area. Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue plan to deliver training to raise awareness of domestic abuse to their new recruits. The media department sent various messages out and re-sent partner agencies messages to support them. A short video clip was been recorded which went out via the media department to encourage more people to make the promise and show their support.
Not in my Name campaign Virtual Candlelight Vigil 23 November, 6pm
Organised by NFWI-Wales and Joyce Watson AM. This event will bring people together to show solidarity with victims of violence against women across the world ahead of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence.
Speakers include Jane Hutt MS, Deputy Minister and Chief Whip and Dame Vera Baird QC, Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales. We will also hear from a survivor of domestic abuse, a White Ribbon ambassador and cross-party representatives.
Writer AA Abbott is featuring White Ribbon at the launch of her book, Bright Lies, on Monday 23 November. One of our guest speakers, ex-police superintendent Marie Wright, has contributed a guest blog for her website
“White ribbon 2020 I made this dress representing with the angels wing all live’s lost due to violence I’m so passionate about this after having 30 years off violence and abuse” Helen Powell
Cambridge City Council Celebrating White Ribbon Day 2020
Cambridge City Councillors and White Ribbon Ambassadors including Adam Ratcliffe, Mayor Councillor Russ McPherson and Sam Gomersall, Adam Moghadas and Shapour Meftah
@Survivor.Andreena.Leeanne
‘CHARRED’ - A survivor speaks her truth to inspire
by Andreena Leeanne - Inspirational Speaker, Poet & Compére (Published by Team Angelica October 2020) order here Shortlisted for a National Diversity Award for Positive LGBT Role Model 2020
Blackpool Council are making sure that Blackpool Tower will be lit for White Ribbon on the 25 November and on the 2 December, despite the lockdown.
Know the line Sheffield start a new campaign on 25th November to end sexual harassment in the workplace. This includes a new postcard and social media campaign with information about SHAW and what to do about it see www.knowtheline.org Twitter: @knowthelineSY | Facebook: @knowthelineSY | Instagram: @knowtheline_
Soroptimist International of Chelmsford & District are providing Anglia Ruskin university with e-posters about Ending Violence Against Women. The University have kindly agreed to circulate them via their various e-communications networks for staff and students.
GOGA - Raising awareness against violence against women
A 45 minute webinar raising awareness and providing some self defence training. We (Get Out Get Active Wales) GOGA run weekly physical activity sessions. Each session following the 25th of November will have a focus around empowering women
Rochester safeguarding Teamwill be wearing White Ribbons on 25th November
