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A variety of events will be held in support of White Ribbon Day 2010, both on the day itself and during the leadup to it.
There are many ideas that can form the basis of a White Ribbon event. Here are a few examples which might inspire new or replicated events.
- In Wellington a White Ribbon race was held with 200 men from 20 businesses racing through the CBD at lunchtime in teams of 10 carrying large white ribbons
- Community groups in Porirua put on free music, MC’d by a local radio DJ and held a sausage sizzle. They encouraged people to place their handprints on a banner to pledge “These hands will never be used in violence”
- In Greymouth local businesses were invited to “white-out” their windows to raise awareness about the campaign
- In Palmerston North 300 white balloons were released from The Square, representing the number of domestic violence incidents Manawatu Police attend every two months
- A whole week of events was held in Gisborne, including a march with school buses displaying pictures created by Gisborne school children of their peers – representing the number of children who had witnessed domestic violence in the past year – on average about 160. Also the White Ribbon Ride was met by the “Super Gizzy Fullas”, who together launched the Tarawhiti Men Against Violence photo competition to find the best pictures of men and their families in harmonious, non-violent situations.
- A fun run was held on Orewa Beach along with a sausage sizzle, music, while stalls provided information about local support services. Community workers were on hand to answer questions about family violence. Participants were encouraged to come in fancy dress.
- In Waitakere five family passes to West Wave Aquatic centre were up for grabs for entrants in a banner making competition. Banners had to feature a white ribbon and be carried during the White Ribbon Day march by at least two people. Entrants were judged on visual impact and strength of message. Examples included “speak out”, “you can help” or “you can make a difference”.
- An all day White Ribbon event in Masterton included an art mural competition, a men’s photo shoot, spot prizes and a sausage sizzle.
- In Auckland a model was transformed into a human butterfly to support action against violence towards women.
- Men@Work of Taupo and the Family Violence Focus Group of Invercargill invited key members of their communities to a White Ribbon breakfast to raise awareness about family violence
- The White Ribbon Ride was welcomed to Waipukurau by Mayor Trish Giddens with a wholesome country barbeque lunch provided by the Waipukurau Rotary Club and students from Terrace Primary School performed a musical item and school haka. The community was invited to come along not only to show support for White Ribbon, but also to check out the amazing array of motorcycles on display.
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