White Ribbon campaign: Shropshire Council plays its part

White Ribbon Day is tomorrow (Saturday 25 November 2023) and Shropshire Council will be playing its part in the campaign to end men’s violence against women and girls.

This year’s White Ribbon campaign encourages everyone to make consistent choices and actions so that we can #ChangeTheStory for women and girls so they may live their lives free from the fear of violence and abuse.

Lezley Picton, Leader of the Council,  unveiled a plaque at Shirehall, Shrewsbury to show our accreditation on Wednesday (22 November), while today the White Ribbon flag will be raised outside Shirehall to demonstrate our commitment to (the) White Ribbon (campaign).

The White Ribbon accreditation and flag. From left: Councillors Julian Dean, Lezley Picton, Julia Buckley, Roger Evans

Lezley Picton said:-

“We are delighted that Shropshire Council became White Ribbon accredited in July 2023.

“Through becoming White Ribbon accredited we are provided with a framework to support our organisation to work towards ending harmful attitudes and behaviours in our workplace and throughout our local community.

“We hope to make a difference towards ending violence against women by promoting a culture of respect and equality, amongst our staff and wider communities.

“We are passionate that through raising awareness, people can learn how to become allies and call out violent and abusive behaviour when they see it, at work and outside work.”

For more information about White Ribbon Day visit https://www.whiteribbon.org.uk/