We need to stand up to online workplace harassment.
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.
Shine the spotlight on honour based abuse.
Karma Nirvana have also created a free communications toolkit with factsheets and resources designed to help #ShineTheSpotlight on Honour Based Abuse
When venues reopen let's ensure they are safer places for women
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.
No Excuse For Abuse
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
Corona Crisis: Survival Kit for Men Under Pressure
During the coronavirus crisis, many in lockdown are feeling isolated, stressed out and under pressure. This survival kit has been developed by various European organisations who work with men and boys. Please share this with someone who may need it.
Looking back over 2019
This year White Ribbon UK has brought together more people than ever to work towards ending male violence against women. Very sadly, some of the most significant moments of 2019 have been led by the family and friends of women who have lost their lives because of male violence. We take very seriously our duty to build a legacy for every woman whom we have come to know by name, and for all women affected by male violence, by continuing and developing our work to change the male cultures that lead to such abuse. Our male volunteer ambassadors, who are prepared to take a stand, our women champions, and the many accredited and supporting organisations are all critical to us achieving this aim.
Accredited Torbay Council and local school team up to mark White Ribbon Day
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.
Organisations lead the way in ending male violence towards women
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.
16 Days of Action
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.
Gwent Police gain White Ribbon Accreditation
Well done to Gwent Police who have completed their action plan for White Ribbon Accreditation. It’s great to see so many emergency services working towards safer communities with the values of White Ribbon as a strong part of that.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service become White Ribbon Accredited
Congratulations to Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue service on becoming White Ribbon Accredited. We look forward to working with the service in changing cultures and raising awareness within the Tyne and Wear community.
Manifesto for Women and Girls
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.
What's happening this White Ribbon Day?
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.
General Election 2019
White Ribbon Day, 25th November, is going to fall in the middle of the general election campaign. We want candidates from all parties to show their commitment to ending make violence against women by making the White Ribbon Promise to never ‘commit, excuse, or remain silent about male violence against women’, #makethepromise and wearing a white ribbon.
What are you doing for White Ribbon Day?
#makethepromise
Every year around November 25th thousands of people in the UK bring come together to raise awareness and work towards ending male violence against women.
This year the theme of White Ribbon Day is “Creating a future without male violence against women” and we are focusing on engaging with young men and boys in particular.
We need to stop honouring men who abuse women
The retired cricketer Geoffrey Boycott, who was given a knighthood on 10th September is not the first, and won’t be the last, convicted abuser to be lauded in public. The way in which society seems to be able to dismiss a man’s violence against a woman when set against some achievement, often sporting, is deeply concerning. In the case of Boycott, he was convicted of assaulting his girlfriend in 1998, given a 3 month suspended sentence and fined £5,300. He lost an appeal.
Violence Against Women: It's Everyone's Issue
Date: 5th June (10am - 3.30pm)
Location: Amnesty International Human Rights Action Centre