What's happening this White Ribbon Day?

White Ribbon UK Updates
Written By White Ribbon UK

Organisations and volunteers up and down the country are working hard to plan their awareness-raising activities for the 16 Days of Action between White Ribbon Day on 25th November, and Human Rights Day on 10th December.

If you are putting on an event and haven’t already registered it with White Ribbon UK, go to our events page and submit your event.

Here are some of the events currently planned for this year’s White Ribbon Day:

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Safenet: Men Speak Out Against Violence towards Women and Girls
Nov 27
Preston Marriott Hotel
Safenet: Men Speak Out Against Violence towards Women and Girls
Preston Marriott Hotel

Safenet will be engaging with men, inviting them to participate and encouraging them to lead conversations to raise awareness of the issue and inspire men to take action by saying no to male violence against women.


This regional conference is designed for agencies, partnerships and businesses. It will support you to be active in addressing domestic abuse to make a real difference in your workplace and communities, creating safer future for all.

Preston Marriott Hotel
The Hampton Trust's 16 days of Action for White Ribbon Day
Nov 25
The Hampton Trust
The Hampton Trust's 16 days of Action for White Ribbon Day
The Hampton Trust

The Hampton Trust has arranged to visit multiple locations over the 16 Days of Action to spread the word and educate people on what domestic abuse is, and how we can support those experiencing abuse.

The Hampton Trust
Health Setting Support for Victims of Sexual Violence
Nov 25
Ribby Hall
Health Setting Support for Victims of Sexual Violence
Ribby Hall

This is an event for safeguarding professionals focusing on support for victims of sexual violence available in Lancashire health settings. Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Police and Crime Commissioner's Office will share learning from an ongoing pilot project placing specialist support in a number of hospital settings across Lancashire. The event will explore current provision, referral pathways and future developments.

Ribby Hall
#PHHOpenDoors
Nov 25
P H H Solicitors
#PHHOpenDoors
P H H Solicitors

On Monday 25th November 2019, PHH Solicitors will be opening their doors at both the Cleveleys and Fleetwood offices for their first ever #PHHOpenDoors event.

Between 9am and 5pm, any woman can attend either office without an appointment for free legal advice about domestic abuse. Organisers hope that this event can help as many people as possible.

If you know anyone who would benefit from this event please do share this as far as possible.

Nobody will be turned away.

P H H Solicitors
Newcastle Cathedral White Ribbon Sunday Event
Nov 24
The Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas
Newcastle Cathedral White Ribbon Sunday Event
The Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas

Join Newcastle Cathedral as they host their second annual White Ribbon Sunday Event to commemorate those victims and all victims of domestic abuse.

Archbishop Justin: “It is now our responsibility as people of faith to speak out and end it”.

Guest Speaker: Chris Green, Founder and President, White Ribbon UK

The Cathedral Church of St. Nicholas
A morning with Ryan Hart
Nov 23
St John’s Church Hall
A morning with Ryan Hart
St John’s Church Hall

On 19 July 2016, Claire and Charlotte Hart were murdered in broad daylight, by the family’s father using a sawn-off shotgun. He then committed suicide.

Luke and Ryan Hart, the two surviving sons, now openly share their story to raise awareness of the coercive and controlling behaviour their family suffered.

St John’s Church Hall
Wise Up Rise Up
Nov 23
Trinity Church
Wise Up Rise Up
Trinity Church

This is a day's conference in Newcastle upon Tyne aimed at educating churches in the area about domestic abuse and how to handle cases.

The first of its kind in the North East, this one-day event brings together leaders in the fight against domestic abuse to inform and challenge Christians and churches.

Trinity Church
Sheroes - Revoluciones
Nov 22
Sheroes - Revoluciones

Sheroes–Revoluciones, is an art exhibition designed to draw attention to violence against women that will provide a platform for artists, domestic violence survivors and change-makers.

Conference 2019 - "Violence Against Women: It's Everyone's Issue"
Jun 5
Amnesty International UK Human Rights Action Centre
Conference 2019 - "Violence Against Women: It's Everyone's Issue"
Amnesty International UK Human Rights Action Centre

This year's White Ribbon UK Conference is about looking to the future. We now have over 2000 people in our nationwide network of volunteers and more than 100 organisations who work with us in changing cultures within local communities, businesses, schools, colleges and universities - an increasing number of accredited organisations.

Amnesty International UK Human Rights Action Centre
White Ribbon Day 2018
Nov 25
White Ribbon Day 2018

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Visit our White Ribbon Day page for ideas and resources for your campaign work!

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