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I will stand up, speak out and act to prevent violence towards women

Show what kind of guy you wanna be.

  • You want to be a good man, a loving partner, and you want the best for your kids.  You want your partner and children to be treated with respect.
  • You’re like most men and oppose violence.  You know how much it hurts the women and children you love.
  • Join with other good men and take the White Ribbon pledge. This is a commitment to stand up, speak out and act to prevent violence.

Commit to Stand up

  • Stand by your respectful values.
  • Show respect by treating women as an equal.
  • Make fair decisions together. Really listen to others. Express your feelings and work through it together. Even when you’re stressed.
  • Stand up as a man who doesn’t live by old ideas of male power or rigid roles. Be flexible and accepting.
  • Ask before doing anything sexual. It’s everyone’s choice.
  • Treat women the same in public as you do in private.
  • Stand up as the respectful man you are.

Commit to Speak out

  • Take strength – Most men don’t support the use of violence by other men.
  • Speak out when other men disrespect for women. Show you don’t agree.
  • Speak of your respect for women and appreciation for what they give you. Talk about women as equals and how you make decisions together.
  • Talk openly about your values of respect – such as Mana Tane Mana Wahine, your religious beliefs, or values like Everyone’s equal or A fair go for all.
  • Openly question any ideas that men have to be in charge. Talk about the benefits of everyone behaving in the ways that suit them, being expressive and sharing power around.
  • Talk to your children about being respectful. Show your son how to respect women. And teach your daughter to expect respect.

Commit to Act to prevent violence

  • It is men who prevent other men’s violence by standing up and speaking up. Particularly when other men disrespect women in their talk or actions.
  • Be your true self when you’re around other men. Show your respectful values. Actually say: no to violence towards women, and yes to respectful relationships.  
  • Intervene if you see a man abusing a woman. Disrupt or distract him. Ask if she’s OK. Show him you’re watching and that his actions aren’t acceptable. Get others involved.
  • Show your sons and daughters equal respect. Ensure they live without violence and learn how to communicate respectfully.
  • Show your support for anything that is against violence and for respectful behaviour. Wear a white ribbon. Tell other men about the toolbox. Encourage other men to say Yes to respectful relationships.
  • Download this resource, display it somewhere for others to see.

Actually say

I stand up, speak out and act to prevent violence towards women