“We deserve better!” - that’s #TheGoal
The White Ribbon UK team were welcomed to Calder High School to celebrate launching White Ribbon Day #TheGoal.
White Ribbon Day 2022 #TheGoal
White Ribbon Day falls , 25 November, falls on the same week as the start of the FIFA men’s World Cup. There has never a better time for us to focus on the good that can come from unifying and supporting one common cause. All men can join the team to end violence against women and girls - that's #TheGoal
We need gender equality in sport if we are going to end violence against women
If it seems surprising that White Ribbon thinks the Women’s Euros are a big deal it’s because we know Women’s Sport must have parity with men’s sport for culture to change where women can live their lives free from fear.
NO! Not a summertime of silence at music festivals
The number of women who have experienced sexual violence at music festivals is shocking and needs to stop. We cannot leave it up to women to keep themselves safe. Men must step up, call out other men, and have conversations with their mates about how to make a difference.
Calling full time on sporting culture that excuses violence against women
The reality is that there are cultures within men’s sport that are sexist and misogynist. In this environment, men’s violence is largely excused and ignored.
More men to speak up and help women report unacceptable behaviour.
other men will often know that their peers are behaving unacceptably. To change such toxic cultures, we need men to call this behaviour out.
ENOUGH Campaign: We can all be part of the change
White Ribbon specifically calls on men to take on board the message of the campaign that 'enough is enough.
Sports clubs must take a stand in challenging male cultures that can lead to abuse and violence and speak out.
Sports clubs must take a stand in challenging male cultures that can lead to abuse and violence and speak out. Attitudes that are sexist and demeaning towards women that are unchecked create an environment when violence can become normalized. This has to stop.
White Ribbon Sunday 2021
Many faith-based organisations mark White Ribbon Day, which is always the 25th November, the Sunday before. Here are some resources available to churches and faith groups, as well as examples of how faith-based organisations in the past have commemorated White Ribbon Day in their communities.
New rail industry campaign to crack down on sexual harassment
On 23 August, the rail industry launched a national campaign across Britain to tackle sexual harassment. Delivered in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP) and independent charity CrimeStoppers, and supported by a range of charities including White Ribbon, the campaign aims to send a clear message that all forms of sexual harassment are not tolerated on the railway.
Call out VAWG when you see it
Following the sentencing of the killer of Sarah Everard, Anthea Sully, Chief Executive of White Ribbon UK emphasises the need for all men to be prepared to speak out against sexist and misogynist behaviour.
Response to Inspectorate of Constabulary watchdog report into violence against women
White Ribbon UK calls for there to be serious attention given to engagement with men, through education and raising awareness so that the behaviours and attitudes that lead to violence against women are stopped.
New campaign focusing on men's behaviour at live music events.
New festival and gig campaign to make men accountable for violence against women
WRUK response to Government's VAWG strategy
Whilst the Government is aiming is to reduce violence against women and girls with its Tackling Violence Against Women And Girls Strategy, there needs to be proper investment in primary prevention, specifically working with men and boys, to make a significant step change.
WRUK response to Sarah Everard case plea
As the man responsible for the killing of Sarah Everard has pleaded guilt to her murder, White Ribbon UK, a leading charity that engages with men the cultures that lead to abuse and violence against women has repeated its call for men to recognise that if they don’t stand up to violence against women it won’t end.
Oxford and Cambridge University boat clubs unite to support White Ribbon
Oxford and Cambridge University boat clubs join forces to Support White Ribbon
Win or lose, there is no excuse for abuse
Win or lose there is #NoExcuseForAbuse White Ribbon is asking all male football fans to think of their own behaviour and that of their friends as Euro 2020 begins
We need to educate children from an early age about gender equality
Educating children about gender equality from an early age is essential to prevent violence against women long term.