Media CORNER
Find the latest press releases, as well as a selection of news coverage.
Welcome to the White Ribbon UK media corner! Here you can find the latest press releases detailing exciting campaign announcements and updates about our charity, as well as formal statements.
Each year, several press releases are issued to mark different campaigns, projects and partnerships, including the launch of White Ribbon Day Campaign which takes place from September to December every year.
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Statements
Press Releases
2023
21 November: The Football Association of Wales supports White Ribbon Day
20 November: White Ribbon Day, 25th November: Men and boys must #ChangeTheStory so women can live without the fear of violence
August: Uniting for culture change in football clubs (Joint Press Release with HerGameToo)
May: White Ribbon UK releases new learning resource to teach young people about gender equality
2022
July: We need gender equality in sport if we are going to end violence against women
September: White Ribbon UK has today launched #TheGoal for White Ribbon Day
October: HerGameToo is supporting #TheGoal for White Ribbon Day
November: White Ribbon UK and JCDecaux UK Partner to Highlight #TheGoal for White Ribbon Day
2021
March: Men must continue to speak out about violence against women
July: Repeated Call - men must take a stand to end violence against women
In the news
2023
Football unites to support White Ribbon Day
UK rail companies sing together to get the White Ribbon message heard
Why Sky Sports supports White Ribbon Day
Addressing Equality and Respect for Women in Football Clubs: A Collaborative Effort
Fire chiefs admit to 'systemic discrimination' in the service
New adidas study finds 92% of women are concerned for their safety when they go for a run
How all men can join the fight to end violence against women
White Ribbon Ambassadors ask men to stand up against violence
2022
White Ribbon: Humberside Scouts to be world's first to earn badge
Thousands raised in memory of Megan Newborough
Labour will show ‘zero tolerance’ to violence against women, says Starmer
PMQS: What are the white ribbon badges some MPs are wearing?
In your area
Berkshire
White Ribbon Day: Organisations team up to highlight support for those experiencing domestic abuse
White Ribbon gives Wokingham Borough Council accreditation
Speaking out on violence against women and girls
Devon
All the changes Plymouth has made to make the city safer for women and girls
Charity aiming to end violence against women backed by City Council
Devon & Cornwall Police reflect on White Ribbon Day
Cambridgeshire
Communities mark White Ribbon Day for abuse victims
Raising the white ribbon flag against domestic abuse
White Ribbon Day: Police cadet talks to peers about campaign
East Derbyshire
East Sussex
Proud to have supported White Ribbon Day
Sussex landmarks lit up in purple for survivors of sexual violence
Essex
City Council proudly supporting White Ribbon Day and #TheGoal
Essex County Council granted White Ribbon UK Accreditation
Gloucestershire
Stroud Town Council and FGR join forces in important scheme
Stroud businesses urged to tackle violence against women
White Ribbon Day Event Saturday 25th November
Greater London
Businesses provide support to help make the borough safer for women
Kingston Council to deliver workshops on preventing male violence against women and girls
Richmond Council announces new champion to tackle violence against women
How we've been making the borough safer
White Ribbon Day to be launched in Romford to tackle violence against women and girls
White Ribbon accredited City of London Police ask licensed premises to help reduce domestic violence
Lewisham women combat sexual harassment
Peckhamplex to show women’s safety film for White Ribbon Day
Greater Manchester
Council achieves recognition for tackling violence against women and girls
Empowering young people to challenge violence against women and girls
Manchester City Council proud to be White Ribbon accredited
Men asked to pledge support for White Ribbon campaign
Latics support White Ribbon Day
Powerful drama ‘Blind Side’ tours Tameside schools to support National White Ribbon Day
Rochdale Connections Trust's 16 days of action for domestic violence White Ribbon campaign
Stockport Council commemorates White Ribbon Day
Tameside gyms, pubs and football clubs step up to highlight White Ribbon Day
White Ribbon pledge made in Bolton town centre
Hampshire
'Change the story' for women and girls this White Ribbon Day
Winchester Soroptimists launch domestic violence campaign
Hertfordshire
AMAZING: New project launched in St Albans to help survivors of abuse
We support White Ribbon Day and Orange the World, campaigns to end male violence against women
Kent
Lancashire
Burnley Council teams up with the Clarets to support White Ribbon campaign
Council backs White Ribbon Campaign
Northumberland
Why runners wore orange to Blyth Parkrun to highlight White Ribbon Day
Nottinghamshire
Ashfield Council supports scheme to further tackle domestic abuse
Bassetlaw District Council staff make White Ribbon promise against gender-based violence
Collingham Fire Station in Nottinghamshire pays a stunning tribute to White Ribbon Day
Domestic abuse detective describes reality of male violence against women
Nottinghamshire Police recognised with White Ribbon accreditation
Shropshire
Council encourages people to stand against domestic abuse
Telford parkrunners called to create a 'human White Ribbon' against domestic abuse
South Yorkshire
Sheffield Council earns accreditation to tackle violence against women and girls
Sign up to the White Ribbon promise to end violence against women and girls
Suffolk
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW | MILLWALL
Club and Foundation supporting White Ribbon campaign
Safer Stronger Communities Board awarded £1.4m
Surrey
Merton celebrates achieving White Ribbon accreditation
Tyne and Wear
Campaign against domestic violence launched by South Tyneside Council
Join the Campaign to End Domestic Abuse Against Women and Girls
United in support to end violence against women and girls
West Midlands
Birmingham Snow Hill turns white to support an end to violence against females
Council promotes recognition of domestic abuse signs
Hundreds of West Midlands Railway passengers make White Ribbon Promise
White Ribbon campaign embraced by Worcester City FC
White Ribbon campaign supported across West Mercia
PCC's office awarded for efforts to stop violence against women
Sports clubs wear campaign armbands to end violence against women
Quilt of Hope unveiled in Sandwell for 16 Days of Action against Gender-Based Violence
Yorkshire and the Humber
Leeds lights up orange to mark start of 16 Days of Activism to end violence against women and girls
Leeds Parkrun attendees mark White Ribbon Day in Woodhouse Moor
Orange the World: 16 Days of Activism and White Ribbon Day 2023
Hull FC and Hull KR unite to support White Ribbon UK charity
WALES
Aberystwyth University Commemorates White Ribbon Day, Advocating #ChangeTheStory
Ammanford's White Ribbon march and event to take place
Carmarthenshire Council shows support for White Ribbon campaign
Denbighshire Council to Mark White Ribbon Day
Flintshire County Council marks White Ribbon Day
Groups gather across Powys to end male violence against women and girls
Team Powys formed to tackle violence against women and girls
The Lord Ferrer’s Award recognises volunteering in policing
Join us at Tŷ Pawb to Celebrate White Ribbon Day
PCC Dafydd Llywelyn stands in support of White Ribbon Day
Senedd Member to lead march against violence
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