The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that starts on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day.
Make the White Ribbon Promise
Merton is proud to be a White Ribbon accredited borough. We’re calling on Merton residents to Make the White Ribbon Promise:
“I promise to never use, excuse or remain silent about men's violence against women”
Events in Merton 2024
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 5 December | Stall at Wimbledon Station with British Transport Police Time: 7:30am - 9am Address: The Broadway, Wimbledon SW19 7NL |
| 6 December | Stall at Cannons Leisure Centre 10am - 12 noon Address: Canons Leisure Centre, 4, Madeira Road, Mitcham CR4 4HD |
| 9 December | White Ribbon Walk Time: 3:15pm - 5pm Meeting & Destination Location: Vestry Hall. Cricket Green 336 – 338 London Road, Mitcham CR4 3UD |
| 10 December | Stall at Morden Leisure Centre 7.30am - 9.30am Address: Morden Leisure Centre, London Road, Morden SM4 5HE |
Support for women experiencing violence or abuse
Organisations that can help are listed on these pages:
Male allyship starts with working with our boys in school
In this blog we explore the work that is being done around healthy masculinity in some of our Merton Schools, through workshops being delivered by Voicebox. Education and Training Facilitators.
AFC Wimbledon - White Ribbon Journey
We were pleased to be invited to be part of AFC Wimbledon White Ribbon Journey and award the 100th White Ribbon Volunteer their White Ribbon Badge.
Our Cabinet Member for Enforcement and Community Safety, Councillor Edith Macauley MBE, said: “We're delighted that AFC Wimbledon have signed up to support the White Ribbon campaign, as part of the council’s White Ribbon accreditation. We hope that as many players and supporters as possible will make the promise to become a White Ribbon champion or ambassador.
“The theme of the White Ribbon campaign this year is It starts with men. As role models, by refusing to use, excuse or stay silent about violence against women and girls, the AFC Wimbledon men’s team can encourage their thousands of fans to do the same and to reflect on what action they can take to help women to feel safe.”
More information is on AFC Wimbledon Website.
White Ribbon fixture: help women to feel safe - AFC Wimbledon