Media CORNER
Find the latest press releases, as well as a selection of news coverage.
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Statements
Technology companies must be held to account, and prevention must be at the centre of the response.
‘We are really pleased to see that this is a cross-governmental strategy and that the Prime Minister has committed to delivering a whole society approach – for this to be a success we must see action throughout our communities and institutions, from schools to sports clubs and in our workplaces.’
"In the long term, funding for prevention is vital if the Government’s target of halving VAWG in a decade has a chance of being met."
Latest News
White Ribbon UK welcomes the National Taskforce for Tackling Misogyny and its focus on preventing violence against women and girls by addressing its root causes.
‘While young people are constantly receiving information, it is stories that often stay with them. Theatre creates a shared experience, allowing audiences to step into someone else's world and reflect on the choices, behaviours and pressures that shape it.’
'“The issue with social media isn't just the amount of time young people spend online; it's what they encounter while they're there.”
Technology companies must be held to account, and prevention must be at the centre of the response.
“Grace loved to live, and she loved to travel,” Gill said. “She went to Peru herself, and her words to me were, ‘Mum, that’s something you’d like to do.’ So, it was the next one on the list. It’s going to be emotional because I know that Grace was there, but I know I’ve got to do it.”
‘While it is important to consider how social media is regulated, it is equally important that adults approach these discussions with care, helping young people navigate online spaces thoughtfully and critically.’
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White Ribbon UK welcomes the National Taskforce for Tackling Misogyny and its focus on preventing violence against women and girls by addressing its root causes.