White Ribbon Day provides an opportunity to bring people together to raise awareness and commit to action to prevent men’s violence against women. White Ribbon Australia’s purpose includes:
- Believing men have a role in preventing violence against women.
- Providing prevention programs that engage men at the individual, community, and population level.
- Working towards materially decreasing rates of men’s violence against women.
White Ribbon Day 2021 theme is ‘How Can Men Make Change?’ Learn, Give, Take Action’. Everyone getting involved this year is encourage to commit to doing three things:
- Learn: Access training and resources about gender inequality and violence.
- Give: Donate to White Ribbon Australia or a host a fundraising event.
- Take action: Become a White Ribbon Australia Community Partner, start a Community Action Group, or get your workplace White Ribbon Accredited.
Get involved this November by:
- Hosting an event
- Making a donation
- Purchasing and wearing a white ribbon
For more information, visit: https://events.whiteribbon.org.au/get-involved/join-an-existing-event/whiteribbonday