White Ribbon Day 2021 is on Friday, 19th November.
Men’s violence against women is an ongoing epidemic in Australia and, sadly, the COVID pandemic has made the situation worse; lockdowns and social distancing have not only created a spike in violence, but also reduced the ability of victims to seek help.
To stop this, we need to change the attitudes and social norms that excuse or condone disrespect, sexual harassment and abuse. We all need to play our part – and we need men who know that they are a part of the solution to be equipped with the tools they need to make change in themselves, their communities and our society.
This White Ribbon Day 2021 the theme is ‘How Can Men Make Change?’ Learn, Give, Take Action’.
Those organising and attending White Ribbon Day events will be asked 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.