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White Ribbon offers men the opportunity to be part of the solution to end violence against women. Violence is endemic within New Zealand. One in three women are victims of violence from a partner, while on average fourteen women are killed each year by a member of their own family.

White Ribbon is a campaign led by men who condemn violence against women and take action. We are part of a global campaign committed to ending violence against women. You can help effect change by supporting White Ribbon. Wearing a white ribbon is a personal pledge to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women. In 2012 we will continue to showcase men who do not use violence in their lives and begin to explain how violence is not just physical in nature. There are many ways you can get involved in this year’s White Ribbon campaign – take part in the White Ribbon Ride, take part in the White Ribbon pledge, follow us on Twitter and Facebook or organise an event within your community. For tips on organising White Ribbon events check out the Events tab.  To see 2011 media on White Ribbon click here.

The Families Commission is proud to lead this initiative in New Zealand and we are very thankful to the many agencies who support the campaign, specifically the Ministry of Social Development and Te Puni Kōkiri who assist us with funding. I hope that together, we will make a difference and look forward to an exciting and vibrant campaign.

Rob McCann

White Ribbon Campaign Manager