A series of events will be held across the East Riding, from Tuesday 25 November to Wednesday 10 December, to mark the White Ribbon campaign and the 16 days of action.
The events, supported by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, form part of the White Ribbon campaign, a charity that campaigns on ending violence against women and girls. The white ribbon promise can be made here: Make the White Ribbon Promise — White Ribbon UK
Events include a vigil on Tuesday 25 November, in Beverley, organised by Women’s Institute Beverley and Beverley Town Council, with support of East Riding of Yorkshire Council. East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership service will be in attendance with an information stand, to provide resources and support.
East Riding residents are also encouraged to sign up to an online webinar on Tuesday 25 November, by founders and pioneers of the White Ribbon UK campaign, about how to engage with men and boys in the prevention of men’s violence against women.
There will also be a school poster competition for schools across the region, and advice stalls and training sessions across the region including in Bridlington, Beverley and Withernsea.
The White Ribbon campaign will culminate at an ‘East Riding Speaks Up’ event on Wednesday 10 December at Bridlington Spa, which will bring together individuals, organisations, and services from across the region to raise awareness, share lived experiences and inspire action.
The day will include keynote speeches from Lisa Squire, mother of Libby Squire and founder of Libby’s Legacy and the It Does Matter campaign, as well as from Luke Medcalf from White Ribbon UK.
Councillor Lyn Healing, East Riding of Yorkshire Council cabinet member for communities and public protection said “We are dedicated to the White Ribbon campaign and combatting violence against women and girls. We encourage residents to sign up and take part in the wide range of activities taking part for this vital cause.”
More information on the White Ribbon campaign can be found at https://www.eastriding.gov.
For more information about our Communities in Motion Active Bystander training, or how to organise for your organisation or group, please contact daspteam@eastriding.gov.uk.
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For support for anyone experiencing domestic violence or abuse, or wanting to change their harmful behaviours towards others in their relationships: East Riding Domestic Violence and Abuse Partnership can be found at https://www.eastriding.gov.
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