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
Sixteen years ago, in 2002, I was the victim of a violent attack at the hands of my ex-husband. In support of the White Ribbon Day #IfLoveHurts campaign, I’m sharing my story.
With less than a week to go until White Ribbon Day, we remind ourselves why the work we do is so necessary. Ending male violence against women starts with men.
Helene tells her story:
If Love Hurts has been developed to mark White Ribbon Day. Director Peter Giblin says,
The film explores the emotional aspect of domestic abuse and how that abuse takes place within a context of love. It takes on average up to eight abuses before a victim will feel able to speak out. Often, victims of domestic abuse love their abusers, as well as fear them. Frequently victims will not realise they are in an abusive relationship. This is why the message of the film says ‘If love hurts, it’s not love’.
Wigan Warriors RLFC take a stand against violence
As part of their upcoming accreditation, Rugby League club Wigan Warriors have developed a campaign against male violence towards women, supported by White Ribbon UK. This is an important moment for sport as the team are a Professional Super League Club and have a large fan base.