Violence against women and girls doesn't come out of nowhere.
It starts with "Just a joke." "Just a bit of banter." "Just boys being boys." We've all heard the excuses.
If we keep laughing it off or saying nothing, we're helping to make it seem like it's okay.
You don't need to make it a big deal. Sometimes it's as simple as saying, "Come on, leave it," calling out sexist content, or speaking up when a group chat goes too far.
If nobody challenges it, nothing changes.
It takes all of us.
white ribbon day is coming. 25/11/2026.
We want this year's White Ribbon Day to be our biggest and boldest yet. That's why we've got plenty of resources on the way to help you get involved. Keep an eye on this page and make sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to hear about campaign updates, resources and ways to take part.
If you're part of one of our Accredited or Supporter Organisations, or you're one of our brilliant Ambassadors or Champions, you'll also have access to additional exclusive resources through the Hub. Stay tuned for more details.
In the meantime, check out how you can make a difference, below.
WHAT CAN I DO TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?
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Wear the White Ribbon
Wear the White Ribbon every day to spark important conversations about men’s violence against women and girls and your own allyship journey.
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Become a White Ribbon Ambassador or Champion
Register to become a White Ribbon Ambassador or Champion today.
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Make a Donation
Your donation will make sure our important work to prevent men's violence against women and girls can continue.
WHY IS WHITE RIBBON DAY IMPORTANT?
56% of women surveyed had been the recipient of sexually offensive jokes.
70% of Gen Z women report experiencing misogynistic content towards themselves on social media at some point, with 11% experiencing it at least once a week.
Amnesty International UK polling on online misogyny and Gen Z social media users (16-25 year olds)
71% of parents surveyed said a football coach has a greater influence on their son’s sense of masculinity than any online presence.
About White ribbon day
The White Ribbon movement began in 1991 to engage men in the prevention of gender-based violence. At the time, there was very little work being done to engage men in this issue.
In its beginnings, White Ribbon joined with other campaigns around the world to mark the 25th of November and the White Ribbon became an important symbol for ending men’s violence against women. White Ribbon was one of the voices that campaigned for the UN recognition of the 25th of November as The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which was designated by the UN in 2000.
White Ribbon Day continues every year to draw attention to the importance of men being part of the solution to end violence against women and girls, once and for all.
Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is defined as:
“Violence against women’ means any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual or psychological harm or suffering to women'. (A/RES/48/104 – Declaration on the Elimination of Violence against Women)