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Next Friday, 8th March, is International Women’s Day. It’s a time of celebration, solidarity and reflection. It’s a day where women’s voices are front and centre.
As the leading organisation working with men to prevent violence against women, we will be listening carefully to these voices. Because these stories, the good ones as much as the more challenging ones, guide our work with men and boys.
Violence against women and girls is not a women’s issue. It’s up to men to challenge unhealthy and harmful masculine norms that lead to women living in fear of violence and experiencing it – in all its forms.
This week, as you participate in awareness-raising events for International Women’s Day at work, at school and within your community, we encourage you to wear the White Ribbon as a reminder that women deserve to lead full lives free from the fear of violence. Wearing the White Ribbon can spark conversations about the importance of men stepping up, every day, to eliminate this fear.
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For parents and professionals engaging with young people
International Women’s Day is a time when many young people are first exposed to the issue of gender equality. Download our Building Gender Equality Resource and encourage your child's school, your workplace or a local school to adopt the lesson plans into their curriculum.
For men who want to create culture change and a safer society for everyone
White Ribbon UK’s Ambassador programme is a diverse network of men who centre women's experiences in their allyship. Sign up today to stop harmful cultures that lead to violence.
For men and boys who want to learn more about allyship and violence against women and girls
Follow our Instagram account @whiteribbonuk to get regular content about what it means to be an ally to women, why it matters and what this looks like in everyday life.
Want to go further?
Discover our training and speaking opportunities for your workplace.
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At 'the Bev':
Hampton & Richmond FC hosted a White Ribbon walk on Saturday, 17th February with several members of Richmond Council, the Mayor and Munira Wilson MP.
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At Warrington Borough Council:
The Council became White Ribbon Accredited. Guided by an Action Plan, the Council has made a three-year commitment to work towards changing harmful cultures that lead to violence.
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At Parliament:
Ahead of the general election, our Campaigns and Policy team met Parliamentarians to speak about prioritising prevention in the workplace alongside The Suzy Lamplugh Trust, Baringa and Network Rail.
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