White Ribbon Campaign

The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women (VAW). In over fifty-five countries, campaigns are led by both men and women, even though the focus is on educating men and boys. In some countries it is a general public education effort focused on ending violence against women.

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White Ribbon Campaign

What is the White Ribbon Campaign (WRC)?

The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women (VAW). In over fifty-five countries, campaigns are led by both men and women, with the focus being on educating men and boys. In some countries it is a general public education effort focused on ending violence against women. For more information see: www.whiteribbon.ca

Why should I wear a white ribbon?

Wearing a white ribbon is a personal pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and girls. Wearing a white ribbon is a way of saying, “Our future has no violence against women.”

How can I support the goals of WRC?

The main goal of WRC is ending violence against women in all its forms. We accomplish this in five ways:

• Challenge everyone to speak out, and think about their own beliefs, language and actions;
• Educate young people, especially young men and boys, on the issue through WRC’s educational resources;
• Raise public awareness of the issue by breaking the wall of silence that surrounds woman abuse;
• Work in partnership with women’s organizations, the corporate sector, the media and other partners to create a future with no violence against women;
• Support ongoing White Ribbon Campaigns though continuous involvement and capacity-building.

When?

WRC in Canada runs its campaign from November 25 (the International Day for the Eradication of Violence Against Women) until December 6, Canada's National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

HOW

Order ribbons today!

To order ribbons for you and your constituents, please complete the attached order form which you may email or fax, followed by a cheque made to the order of Family Services à la famille Ottawa, c/o Sexual Assault Network, no later than November 15th, 2010. You can pick up your items at 312 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, ON. We require a fee per agency/group/institution to cover the costs of the ribbons. (Depending on your needs, a $50.00 fee for up to 300 ribbons is recommended.) If you wish to contribute a more generous amount it will be used for the administration of this campaign, and to support local events, including the distribution of ribbons within the community.

In addition, participants can contact Neighbours, Friends & Families for a free presentation about violence against women tailored to your community group.

This is in partnership with the Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women (OCTEVAW), Sexual Assualt Network (SAN) and Neighbours, Friends & Families

If you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact us:

Coordinator, Sexual Assault Network
Telephone: 613-725-3601, Extension 104
E-mail: sanottawa@familyservicesottawa.org