Today (November 25) marks the start of a global initiative to end male violence against women and girls by calling on men and boys to take action to make a difference.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is supporting White Ribbon Day and the following 16 days of action to end male violence against women and girls.
Senior leaders, officers and staff across our organisation will be wearing a white ribbon and making the promise ‘never to commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.’
Chief Superintendent Raj Kohli, Violence Against Women and Girls Programme Lead, said:
“As a Constabulary we pride ourselves on making a meaningful difference in the areas of high harm and vulnerability across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
"This is especially true in our towns and cities where there is a vibrant night time economy, which unfortunately brings its challenges when it comes to violence against women and girls.
“White Ribbon Day begins on the same week of the FIFA Men’s World Cup and, as such, there has never been a better time for us as a police force to come together and achieve the goal — to end violence against women and girls."
This year, White Ribbon Day is focusing on #TheGoal; all men can join the team to end violence against women and girls – working together to ‘help create a world of equality and safety for women.’