Maori TV films the White Ribbon Breakfast
Sunrise on TV3 interviews Ruben and Brian
Goodmorning on TVNZ interview Ruben and Brian
The White Ribbon Ride led by the Super Maori Fullas and Patriots Defence Force Motorcycle Club roared out of Wellington today, on its way to visit more than 35 cities throughout New Zealand.
The ride, organised by the Families Commission as part of the White Ribbon campaign, takes four separate routes through eastern, western and the central North Island. The riders will join at ASB Showgrounds in Auckland on 27 November. From there it is expected the large contingent of riders will travel together to Bream Bay, Whangarei. Continue Reading »
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Volunteers handing out white ribbons on Wednesday want to change people’s attitudes about violence, not collect your spare change.
White Ribbon Day is held each year on 25 November and is the international day when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not condone violence towards women. In New Zealand most violence by men against women takes place in the home – each year an average of 14 women are killed by their partners or ex-partners and more than 3500 convictions for assaults on women are recorded. Continue Reading »
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Ruben and the youngest member of the men's breakfast - Royden Johnston, aged 2
This morning over 130 men were served up a message of inspiration from Ruben Wiki at the Men’s White Ribbon Breakfast who challenged them to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence.
It’s White Ribbon Day today (November 25) when men around the world are encouraged to stand up against violence toward women and children. The men’s breakfast is one of several White Ribbon activities organised by the Families Commission to get men involved with the anti violence message. A range of inspirational speakers underscored the message that men need to lead by example if violence against women and children is to be eliminated. Continue Reading »
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Sports leaders, a mayor, and a college student are among a list of new White Ribbon Ambassadors, announced by the Families Commission to raise awareness of New Zealand’s record of men’s violence against women and children.
White Ribbon Day, held each year on 25 November, is an international day of action and awareness when people wear a white ribbon to show that they do not condone violence towards women. In New Zealand most violence by men against women takes place in the home; each year an average of 14 women are killed by their partners or ex-partners and more than 3500 convictions for assaults on women are recorded. Continue Reading »
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The White Ribbon Ride will go through Auckland on Friday 27 November, reaching the ASB Showgrounds at 11am.
Join the South Auckland Family Violence Prevention Network, The Combined Refuges Group and EWR Men’s Caucus in supporting the White Ribbon Ride. Bring your bike, or come by bus -buses provided for the event will be leaving from Manukau City at 10.30am sharp.
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Ric Odom, CEO YMCA New Zealand
The YMCA has supported White Ribbon Day in New Zealand for several years and all YMCAs are active in promoting the message and encouraging staff and members to wear a White Ribbon. Many YMCAs also put on special events to mark this occasion.
This year, some of the YMCA’s senior managers are also getting directly involved. YMCA New Zealand CEO Ric Odom, YMCA Hawke’s Bay CEO Peter Andersson and YMCA Auckland CEO John Fairhurst will be participating in the inaugural White Ribbon Ride this year. Ric and Peter will be riding from Wellington to Northland via separate routes and John plans to join them along the way. Continue Reading »
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Men throughout New Zealand are being asked to join the White Ribbon Ride led by the Super Maori Fullas and Patriots Defence Force Motorcycle Club as part of White Ribbon Day.
The ride is being organised as part of the White Ribbon campaign and begins in Wellington on 25 November and takes four separate routes through eastern, western and the central North Island. The riders will join together at ASB Bank Stadium in Auckland on 27 November. From there it is expected around 1,000 riders will travel together to Bream Bay, Whangarei. Continue Reading »
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Joining the White Ribbon team
- Ruben Wiki National Ambassador
League legend Ruben Wiki is a passionate supporter of efforts to end family violence and has joined the White Ribbon campaign to become its first national Ambassador.
As Ambassador, Ruben will be making the most of his public profile to speak out against family violence and encourage men to help put a stop to violence against women.
As a husband, and father of two, Ruben says he is always aware that he is a role model for his children.
“What men say and do and how we behave around our children and partners has lasting effects.
“I grew up in a house where my mother was beaten by her partner (not my father) and I know how scary that can be. I want to do what I can to help make sure this doesn’t happen to other mothers and children.”
“It takes teamwork to raise a family and it’ll take teamwork to create a more peaceful, respectful society for our children to grow up in. Continue Reading »
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How can we prevent violence against women? And how can we make progress by engaging men? `
Australian researcher on violence against women, community educator and trainer Dr Michael Flood is visiting New Zealand in late September to host three workshops that discus how to use primary prevention strategies to engage men, mobilise communities.
The workshops are sponsored by the National Network of Stopping Violence Services and are being held in Wellington (28 September) and Christchurch (30 September) and Auckland (2 October)
Full details here: Michael Flood Flyer
More information email indigo.freya@nnsvs.org.nz.
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