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July 20, 2010 Leave a Comment
The poster for the 2010 White Ribbon Ride went to print on 09 July – in addition, a digital version can be downloaded below or from our posters page.
The schedule for this years White Ribbon Ride has now been agreed upon and has been sent out to communities for consultation – more information on the route and schedule will be available soon.
May 13, 2010 Leave a Comment
This video shows highlights of events that were held in Gisborne by the Tairawhiti Abuse Intervention Network (TAIN) during 2009.
April 30, 2010 Leave a Comment
The Warriors are joining forces with the Auckland Family Safety Team and White Ribbon to help raise awareness of men’s violence against women.
White Ribbon is a symbol used by communities 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 each year.
The Warriors have added their voice to the growing movement that wants to eliminate family violence, inviting White Ribbon to Mount Smart Stadium on Saturday 1 May for their game against the Raiders. Read more of this post
April 28, 2010 Leave a Comment
Communities throughout New Zealand are being asked to take part in the White Ribbon Motorcycle ride in November to make a stand against violence towards women.
The ride, organised by the Families Commission as part of the White Ribbon campaign, will start in Tauranga and travel through the centre of the North Island to Wellington and then north via eastern and western routes to Auckland and Bream Bay.
“Based on the enthusiasm displayed last year, 2010 should be one to watch out for! Communities opened up their hearts and those meeting the riders found they had a shared commitment to ending family violence”, says Bruce Pilbrow, Deputy Chief Commissioner. “This is an opportunity for communities to show their support for White Ribbon and acknowledge that violence in New Zealand families is unacceptable. Read more of this post
March 25, 2010 Leave a Comment
Highlanders and White Ribbon visited Te Roopu Tautoki listening to Harvey Uiti, Dennis Mariu and Michael Laufiso talk about family violence issues, the effect they have on families and how men can take positive steps to stop family violence.
The Highlanders are joining forces with White Ribbon to help raise awareness of men’s violence against women.
White Ribbon is a symbol used by communities 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.
The Highlanders have added their voice to the growing movement, aimed at eliminating violence towards women, by inviting White Ribbon to Carisbrook as the match day charity and for White Ribbon to meet with players and management. Read more of this post
November 25, 2009 Leave a Comment
Maori TV films the White Ribbon Breakfast
Sunrise on TV3 interviews Ruben and Brian
Goodmorning on TVNZ interview Ruben and Brian
November 25, 2009 Leave a Comment
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. Read more of this post
November 25, 2009 Leave a Comment
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. Read more of this post
November 24, 2009 Leave a Comment
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. Read more of this post
November 20, 2009 Leave a Comment
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. Read more of this post
