Councillors and officers from Flintshire County Council, staff from Wales and West Housing and staff from Coleg Cambria join together to show their support for White Ribbon Day
Organisations from across Flintshire have joined together to show their support for an end to violence against women through the White Ribbon Campaign.
Flintshire County Council members, officers, local residents, partner agencies and local football teams have been wearing white ribbons to promote awareness of the campaign, which aims to eliminate all forms of violence against women.
Hawarden Rangers FC showed their support by encouraging all players age groups seven and above to wear white ribbons during their fixture matches on Saturday 23 November.
Flintshire County Council members and Chief Executive at Deeside College joined partner agencies at the college on Monday 25 November, to promote the campaign amongst young people and raise awareness of support services available.
Councillor Kevin Jones, Cabinet Member for Public Protection, Waste and Recycling and Leisure, said:
“As a council we fully support this cause. Violence against women is never acceptable and we will do everything we can to raise awareness of the issue. Talking to young people at local colleges and explaining the issues is just one of the ways to get the message out there. Wearing a white ribbon is another great way to show support.”
Anne Hinchey, Chief Executive of Wales & West Housing, said: “We fully support the White Ribbon campaign to help put an end to domestic violence. By working together with other organisations we can make an impact on raising awareness of what can go on behind closed doors.”
Jackie Goundrey, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence Co-ordinator at Flintshire County Council said:
“The UN officially recognises the 25 November as International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. The White Ribbon is a symbol of hope for a world where women and girls can live free from the fear of violence. Wearing the ribbon is about challenging the acceptability of violence – by getting men involved, helping women to break the silence, and encouraging everyone to come together to build a better world for all.”
For further information please contact the Community Safety Partnership on 01352 702590.
If you are a victim of domestic abuse or sexual violence, please contact the All Wales Domestic Abuse & Sexual Violence Helpline on 0808 80 10 800.
