Posted on: 26 November 2024
White Ribbon Day is observed on 25 November each year and marks the beginning of the United Nations ‘16 days of activism against gender-based violence’, which runs until 10 December.
To mark the White Ribbon campaign, CNWL is hosting a series of events spanning the 16 days; featuring conversations with a variety of experts.
This year’s theme is Connecting Stories, Changing Systems – highlighting the need to work more responsively together in order to understand the complexity of stories around domestic abuse.
Download the White Ribbon Programme 2024 here
We're hosting our Annual Domestic Abuse Event, taking place on 6 December from 1pm to 4pm.
We will be joined by broadcaster and child victim campaigner, Charlie Webster, founder of victim-blaming disruption model – Safe & Together, David Mandel and survivors of Andrew Tate.
In conversation with Sistah Space: African heritage women subject to domestic abuse
Sistah Space are a specialist charity dedicated to supporting African and Caribbean heritage women affected by domestic and sexual abuse. The charity was founded in 2015, following the murder of Valerie Forde and her infant daughter Real - Jahzara by her ex-partner. Focusing on the intersectionality of racism and abuse, Sistah Space’s mission is to ensure that Black woman affected by abuse are able to access equal and culturally considered support.
In conversation with the Institute for Addressing Strangulation
The Institute for Addressing Strangulation (IFAS) was established in October 2022, following the introduction of new legislation on strangulation and suffocation as a stand-alone offence. Given the health risks of strangulation, IFAS has been raising awareness of strangulation and the associated risks, conducting research, developing resources, and training professionals in responding to and supporting victims/survivors of these assaults.
