White Ribbon Australia has launched a new and exciting annual event to help raise funds and awareness to end men’s violence against women – White Ribbon Night. On 26 July, all Australians are asked to have a night in to get the word out about the seriousness of the issue of violence against women in Australia.
The announcement of this new fundraising initiative comes as White Ribbon Australia celebrates its 10th year as the nation’s only male-led campaign to end men’s violence against women.
White Ribbon Australia CEO, Libby Davies explained the concept behind the mid-year campaign as one that all Australians will be able to relate to and engage with to raise vital funds needed to expand primary prevention.
“We all like to think that our family, our friends, our neighbours and ourselves are safe at home. Most of us would believe this to be a basic human right and would be outraged if it were taken from us. But sadly, for many this is not always the case,” Libby said.
“In Australia, at least one woman is killed every week by a former or current partner. And one in four young Australians has witnessed violence against their mothers.