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Fathers don’t talk to their sons about respectful behaviour
Wednesday, 23 November 2016, 2:04 pm | White Ribbon
Research commissioned by White Ribbon New Zealand has found that Kiwi dads rarely discuss the importance of consent and knowing when it is OK or not OK to engage in sexual activity with someone with their teenage sons. Research commissioned by White ... More >>
Hollie Smith launches the 2016 White Ribbon Campaign
Friday, 11 November 2016, 11:08 am | White Ribbon
White Ribbon is pleased to announce that cherished iconic New Zealand soul songstress Hollie Smith , today launches the 2016 White Ribbon Campaign by releasing ‘ Please ’, a song she has written in support of this years campaign. More >>
White Ribbon calls on men to reject ‘Return of the Kings’
Wednesday, 3 February 2016, 9:41 am | White Ribbon
White Ribbon calls on men to reject ‘Return of the Kings’ Neomasculinist group ‘Return of the Kings’ leader, Daryush 'Roosh' Valizadeh, has announced plans to hold public meetings around the world, including in New Zealand. White Ribbon ... More >>
White Ribbon Ambassadors Launch ‘Respectful Relationships'
Tuesday, 10 November 2015, 11:26 am | White Ribbon
Five White Ribbon Ambassadors from Parliament stood together to launch this year’s White Ribbon Campaign by re-signing the White Ribbon Pledge to ‘never commit condone or remain silent about violence towards women’ and to talk about ‘Respectful ... More >>
‘Respectful Relationships’ Campaign
Monday, 9 November 2015, 9:12 am | White Ribbon
White Ribbon Ambassadors Launch ‘Respectful Relationships’ Campaign Five White Ribbon Ambassadors from Parliament stood together to launch this year’s White Ribbon Campaign by re-signing the White Ribbon Pledge to ‘never commit condone or remain ... More >>
White Ribbon invites Aucklanders to Queen Street march
Thursday, 5 November 2015, 10:28 am | White Ribbon
White Ribbon Auckland Central organising committee is calling out Aucklanders, especially Central Auckland businesses, organisations, residents, workers and visitors to join the White Ribbon Day March on 25th November 2015 in the heart of the city. More >>
White Ribbon is calling out to end violence against women
Thursday, 15 October 2015, 12:28 pm | White Ribbon
White Ribbon Auckland Central organising committee is calling out Aucklanders, especially Central Auckland businesses, organisations, residents, workers and visitors to join the White Ribbon Day March on 25th November 2015in the heart of the city. More >>
White Ribbon congratulates the Warehouse Group
Tuesday, 15 September 2015, 3:36 pm | White Ribbon
White Ribbon congratulates The Warehouse Group for developing a comprehensive human resources policy around domestic and family violence. More >>
White Ribbon response to family violence discussion paper
Wednesday, 5 August 2015, 9:15 am | White Ribbon
Judge Peter Boshier, White Ribbon Chair, has welcomed the much tighter framework proposed for the handling of family violence cases in New Zealand. His comments come in response to the just released discussion paper on how we can improve on our appalling ... More >>
Family Violence requires a collaborative approach
Friday, 20 February 2015, 12:48 pm | White Ribbon
White Ribbon Chair, Judge Peter Boshier, has applauded the decision of the New Zealand Police to engage further with experts. “Working collaboratively is at the heart of how White Ribbon operates,” says Judge Boshier. “By tapping into experts who ... More >>
White Ribbon Campaign Shocked at Fatal Stabbing
Thursday, 27 November 2014, 4:10 pm | White Ribbon
The White Ribbon Campaign extends its condolences to the family of a women fatally stabbed in Auckland's North Shore. More >>
Men need to play leadership role
Wednesday, 26 November 2014, 9:04 am | White Ribbon
White Ribbon Day is the international day for the elimination of violence against women and occurs each year on 25 November. More >>
NZ Police Commissioner appointed as White Ribbon Ambassador
Monday, 17 November 2014, 10:54 am | White Ribbon
NZ Police Commissioner Mike Bush is the latest in a number of high profile New Zealand men who have accepted the role of White Ribbon Ambassadors. He joins Prime Minister John Key, Maori Party Leader Te Ururoa Flavell and recently retired Deputy Mayor ... More >>
The cost of violence is too high for us to ignore
Monday, 10 November 2014, 8:13 pm | White Ribbon
“The release of Glenn Inquiry report into the rising costs of family violence is sobering and timely,” says White Ribbon Campaign Manager Rob McCann. “The violence can’t be ignored and this report is a further wakeup call that we need to do more.” More >>
Young White Ribbon Ambassador demands immediate action
Thursday, 19 June 2014, 11:24 pm | White Ribbon
Young White Ribbon Ambassador demands immediate action over inquiry findings White Ribbon Ambassador Robert Mackay calls on all involved parties to take immediate action in light of the Glenn Inquiry Report into Child Abuse and Domestic Violence. “The ... More >>
Students demonstrate support for kidnapped Nigerian Girls
Wednesday, 14 May 2014, 9:16 am | White Ribbon
NZ Schools plan White Ribbon Day to demonstrate support for kidnapped Nigerian Girls Students are coming together to hold a National 'White Ribbon Day' on Wednesday14th May. The event was speared headed by Diocesan School for Girls in the North Island ... More >>
New home for White Ribbon
Wednesday, 7 May 2014, 11:33 am | White Ribbon
From today the Families Commission is transferring responsibility for the delivery and management of the annual White Ribbon Campaign to the White Ribbon Campaign Trust Board. More >>
White Ribbon Day – November 25
Monday, 25 November 2013, 9:00 am | White Ribbon
White Ribbon Day is the International Day for the elimination of violence against women and is recognised throughout the world. ‘I welcome the chorus of voices calling for an end to the violence that affects an estimated one in three women in her lifetime. More >>
Mayor calls on Palmy men to take The Pledge
Monday, 11 November 2013, 5:17 pm | White Ribbon
Today marks the start of the 2013 White Ribbon Campaign to end men’s violence towards women. This kicks off with Mayors throughout the country taking The Pledge ‘to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence towards women’. More >>
Mayor asks Wellington’s men to take The Pledge
Monday, 11 November 2013, 2:33 pm | White Ribbon
Today marks the start of the 2013 White Ribbon Campaign to end men’s violence towards women. This kicks off with Mayors throughout the country taking The Pledge ‘to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence towards women’. More >>