White Ribbon Day 2025
25 November
We Speak Up:
Letting sexism slide puts women and girls at risk. Sexist jokes, catcalling, staring, and comments might seem harmless, but they are serious because they can lead to violence and abuse.
This White Ribbon Day, we want more men to use their voices and speak up to create a world where everyone is safe, equal and respected.
Every time we ignore something that doesn’t feel right, we miss a chance to set a better example.
Join in - Speak Up Now!
Everyone can speak up this White Ribbon Day by sharing a photo or video on social media, at work and with friends and family saying why you speak up for women and girls.
Use #WeSpeakUp on social media to spread the word.
Together we can inspire everyone to speak up!
How people are speaking up…
‘I speak up by removing myself from group chats where sexist comments are made.’
‘I speak up by backing up others who call something out.’
‘I speak up by not laughing at sexist ‘jokes’ or ‘banter’.'
‘I speak up by saying ‘that's not on’ if someone says something disrespectful towards women.’
Meet 16 inspiring men
This White Ribbon Day, we are sharing photos and stories of 16 men, who are White Ribbon Ambassadors, from different backgrounds, who are doing great things every day. These 16 men were nominated by colleagues, friends and family.
We are spotlighting one Ambassador and their story each day of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, starting on 25 November and finishing on 10 December.
Look out here and on our social media channels to watch their videos and get to know them better.
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Accredited and Supporter organisations, Ambassadors and Champions can find more resources in the Hubs.
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Free resources to help you speak up
1 in 4 women will be a victim to sexual assault or attempted assault in their lifetimes.
(National Audit Office, 2025)
Why is White Ribbon Day important?
39% of secondary school teachers said they are aware of at least one incident of misogynistic behaviour from a pupil in the last week.
(BBC, 2025)
3 in 5 women have experienced sexual harassment, bullying or verbal abuse in the workplace. 3 in 5 have experienced 3 or more incidents of bullying at work.
(Trades Union Congress, 2023)
Lots of people see crimes like sexual assault or harassment as extreme and isolated incidents that have nothing to do with their daily lives.
The truth is that even the smallest of every day actions count to make a difference to stop them from happening. By simply not passing off sexist ‘jokes’, catcalling or staring, you can help stop behaviour that can lead to serious violence. Every time we ignore something that doesn’t feel right, we miss a chance to set a better example.
Questions and Answers
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On White Ribbon Day, 25th November, people around the world stand up against violence against women and girls.
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Crime statistics in England and Wales show that most violence against women and girls is done by men.
At White Ribbon UK, we know that not all men are part of the problem, but we want all men to be part of the solution.
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Violence against women and girls is the term used to describe different types of violence and abuse that most women and girls face. These include domestic abuse, sexual assault, stalking, harassment and catcalling. Violence against women and girls can happen both on and offline.
We can keep preventing violence against women and girls, with your support.
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