"White Ribbon Ambassadors are critical to the success of the campaign. Our aim is that White Ribbon Ambassadors will get all men on board with the notion of ending Violence Against Women, whatever their sector, background, age or belief."
Andrew O’Keefe, Chairman White Ribbon Foundation and White Ribbon Ambassador.
Nominate a White Ribbon Ambassador
What do Ambassadors do?
White Ribbon Ambassadors are men and boys who have pledged to never commit, excuse or be silent about violence against women. The key to this pledge is not being silent. White Ribbon Ambassadors take an active stand against violence against women in many unique ways - some big, some small. These include:
· Wearing a White Ribbon or wristband in the lead-up to White Ribbon Day and encouraging others to do the same;
· Sharing the White Ribbon message with their local communities, particularly in rural and regional areas where White Ribbon may not otherwise have a presence;
· Nominating other suitable men as Ambassadors;
· Talking about their role as an Ambassador with colleagues and friends, highlighting the importance of respect for women and attitude change;
· Attending events in their local community, either as a speaker or a guest with the support of White Ribbon’s Ambassador Program Manager;
· Hosting awareness raising events and fundraising activities with their personal networks throughout the year, particularly around White Ribbon Day;
· Encouraging community groups, local councils, workplaces, men’s organisations, sports and services clubs to buy and distribute White Ribbons;
· Organising presentations in their workplaces, sporting and recreational groups with the support of White Ribbon’s Ambassador Program Manager;
· Utilising personal contacts to extend the White Ribbon campaign message.
2010 Ambassador List
Some of our Ambassadors are available to speak at community events, particularly on or around White Ribbon Day. If you would like to host an event, please follow these 5 Easy Steps to Host a White Ribbon Event and register today. If you would like a speaker for your event, please fill-in the Ambassador Request form, and send to Juan Fernandez, Ambassador Program Manager at juan@whiteribbonday.org.au.
**Please note that all White Ribbon Ambassadors lend their time in a volunteer capacity. Whilst we endeavor to match an Ambassador to all speaking or event requests, this is subject to their availability.**
Patron
The Hon. Sir William Dean AC, KBE, QC, Former Governor General of Australia
Vice Patrons
The Hon. Sir Zelman Cowen AK, GCMG, GCVO, QC, Patron, The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre
The Hon. R. J. Hawke AC, Former Prime Minister, The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre
The Hon. Sir Ninian Stephen KG, AK GCMG, GCVO, KBE, Patron, The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre
His Excellency, Dr Ken Micahel AC, West Australian GovernorFull
List of AmbassadorsState and Territory
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales
Northern Territory
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
Western Australia
Industry Sector
Academic and Professional
Business
Community-Based Organisation
Defence and
International
Doctors and Health Services
Faith-Based Organisations
Government and Politics
Law
Media and Entertainment
Police
Public Services
Sport
Union and Employer Groups
Youth Ambassadors
Other