Become a White Ribbon Champion
The success of the White Ribbon Campaign relies on committed individuals who are willing to take action in their local community to raise awareness of the issue of violence against women.
Register here to become a White Ribbon Champion and help change your community for the better. Want to host an event? Follow these 5 Easy Steps to Host a White Ribbon Event
A White Ribbon Champion is:
* An ordinary person who is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of the people around them – in their family, workplace, and community
* Committed to respecting others and to standing up and saying “No” to violence against women
* Part of a growing network of men and women who are working together to create social change by motivating others
Ideas for Taking Action
Just by visiting this website, you have taken the first step in helping White Ribbon to break the silence surrounding violence against women. Some other ideas for raising awareness:
* Host an event Follow these 5 Easy Steps to Host a White Ribbon Event
* Learn more about the issue - read our Fact Sheets to make sure you are informed about the real scale of the problem;
* Talk about the issue of violence against women with colleagues, friends and family;
* Sell White Ribbons or wristbands, especially around White Ribbon Day;
* Nominate a suitable man in your community as a White Ribbon Ambassador;
* Utilise your existing networks – sporting, faith-based, school, work or community – to hold an event in your community;
* Hold a BBQ, breakfast, trivia night or family picnic for White Ribbon Day. You may like to charge an entry fee and sell White Ribbons and wristbands to raise funds for the Foundation;
* Hold a ‘Swearing Day’ where all the men in your community swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women. Swear online at www.myoath.com.au ;
* Invite a White Ribbon Ambassador to speak at your workplace or school – please fill-in the Ambassador Request Form;
* Organise a march to a local landmark – invite all the men in your community and encourage them to wear white t-shirts;
* Hold a sponsored walk, run or bike ride where all the participants wear white tshirts. Create a page on Everyday Hero or My Cause to manage your fundraising and sponsorship;
* Make a giant White Ribbon from fabric or paper and ask all the men in the town to sign it and pledge their commitment to ending violence against women;
* Organise a Loudest Shout event such as ac.care’s White Ribbon Loudest Shout in Mt Gambier;
* Ask the men in your community to all wear white tshirts, then get them to assemble in a large open space in formation to create a “living White Ribbon”. Make sure you take a photograph!
* In lieu of gifts for a birthday or celebration, create an Everyday Hero or My Cause page and ask your friends to make a donation;
* Ask your local sports clubs to hold a White Ribbon Round where all the players wear white armbands or jerseys and sell ribbons or wristbands at the event.
Visit our Resources page to download our PR Pack with template media releases and sample newsletter articles or to download our Community Fundraising Resources including fundraising application forms, fundraising guidelines and tips on holding events.
The Five Minute Challenge
Five simple activities that you can do in less than five minutes to help end violence against women.
1. Swear never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women. Visit www.myoath.com.au
2. Ask a friend to swear by forwarding the link.
3. Buy a White Ribbon or wristband for $2 from Suzanne Grae, Salvos Stores and The Body Shop.
4. Speak out when you hear someone make a demeaning or sexist comment in your workplace, at the pub or with your mates.
5. Learn more about the issue - visit our resources page and read one of our Fact Sheets to find out more about the scale of the problem.
White Ribbon Ambassadors
All men may be nominated to become a White Ribbon Ambassador. Join many hundreds of Australian men by becoming an Ambassador and pledging never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women.
Find out more about our Ambassador Program.
Register as a White Ribbon Champion Today!
Download this form and send it to events@whiteribbonday.org.au.
Once you have registered, follow these easy steps to host a White Ribbon Event
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