White Ribbon events and gallery
White Ribbon events and gallery
White Ribbon Accreditation
Newcastle City Council and Your Homes Newcastle were recognised for their work to end male violence against women and girls on when they were awarded White Ribbon Accreditation on 25 November 2021, White Ribbon Day.
As he presented the award, Peter Lassey, Chair of White Ribbon UK, told the Councillor Habib Rahman how proud he was of all the work we are doing to tackle gender based violence and that ours was 'one of the most impressive applications we've ever had.'
Below are some photos from the presentation ceremony and a video from Councillor Nick Forbes expressing his delight on our accreditation.
Our Streets Too
On 15 November, Newcastle City Council hosted White Ribbon UK’s first national event since the start of the pandemic. The hybrid summit, which attracted around 100 delegates from across the country, considered what can be done to make our towns and cities safer at night.
Topics discussed included initiatives to prevent harassment, abuse and violence on public transport, how licensing could be used to promote a positive culture, how pubs clubs and other venues can prevent abusive behaviour before it starts and whether better planning and management of the physical environment could help create safer spaces for everyone.
Delegates also discussed practical actions that could be introduced to address safety and promote positive behaviour change in men so that women don’t need to feel frightened when they’re out at night.
White Ribbon UK will be producing a report and recommendations from the event which will be presented to an All Party Parliamentary Group for further action.
16 Days of Activism
White Ribbon Day is held on 25 November each year which is the same day as the United Nations' International Day for the Eradication of Violence against Women. This is followed by 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. On White Ribbon Day and for the two weeks after everyone, but particularly men and boys, are encouraged to wear white ribbons to show their support for White Ribbon and the 16 Days Campaign which runs until 10 December each year.
We use social media campaign during the 16 Days Campaign to raise awareness and encourage people to take action to stop violence against women and girls.
White Ribbon Day 2020
On 25 November 2020, the Leader of the Council, Councillor Nick Forbes was joined by the Leader of the Opposition, Councillor Nick Cott and Cabinet Member for Climate Change and Public Safety to raise the White Ribbon Flag. The socially distanced event took place outside the Civic Centre and marked both White Ribbon Day and the start of our 16 Days of Activism against gender based violence campaign.
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Peter Lassey, Chair of White Ribbon UK, said Newcastle's accreditation application was one of the most impressive their organisation has ever had.
Armed Forces Day 2022 : We attended the Altogether for Armed Forces Day celebration on 25 June, 2022 to promote the White Ribbon Promise. Armed Forces Day is a chance for local people to show their support for those who make up the Armed Forces community: from currently serving troops to Service families, veterans and cadets.
Northern and UK Pride 2022 : Our White Ribbon Ambassadors attended Pride on 23 July, 2022. Hundreds of people took away information and over 60 people made the White Ribbon Promise online using council ICT
National Road to Recovery Event : On 17 September, 2022 we had a White Ribbon stall at Exhibition Park as Newcastle hosted this important national event that marks the success of people working with and recovering from addictions
Rugby League World Cup Fan Zone : On 15 October, 2022 we took the opportunity of Newcastle hosting the first game of the Rugby League World Cup to promote White Ribbon to a global audience. This included staffing a stall at the Quayside Fan Zone
16 Thoughts for 16 Days : We were honoured to welcome Anthea Sully, Chief Executive of White Ribbon UK, to our event on 24 November, 2022. The event provided an opportunity for people to meet some of the organisations working to address gender-based abuse in all its forms. We were also pleased Kim McGuinness, our Police and Crime Commissioner, was able to join us
White Ribbon Event 2023 : We were pleased to support JET North East at their wellness drop-in event on 22 November, 2023. Information on the white ribbon campaign was given to lots of people. We also had the chance to chat to people about other community safety and corporate initiatives
White Ribbon flay raising 2023 : On 24 November Councillor Karen Kilgour, Deputy Leader of the Council, raising the white ribbon flag to mark the start of the 16 days of activism to address violence against women and girls
White Ribbon Event 2024 : Cabinet members Councillor Irim Ali and Lesley Storey were pleased to attend a White Ribbon event organised by JET North East on 21 November, 2024. JET's learners heard all about the central campaign message that people can promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about women and girls
White Ribbon Flag Flying 2024 : On 25 November, at the start of the 16 days of activism to tackle violence against women and girls, Councillor Lesley Storey, the Council's Lead for addressing gender-based violence, raised the white ribbon flag at the Civic Centre. Councillor Storey was joined by elected Members from across the Council Chamber
North Youth Group have their say : On 10 April, 2025 young people from the North Youth Group shared films they had made explaining their thoughts on gender-based violence. The young people were joined by family, friends our Director of Children and Families and Cabinet Member for children and domestic abuse at a special Film Premiere. Working with the Arts Team and Children's Influence Team, Safe Newcastle commissioned an artist to work with young people. Since 2021 the law has recognised children can be victims in their own right to domestic violence. In Newcastle we don't just acknowledge that, be want to hear young voices.
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