White Ribbon Day 2022
White Ribbon Day is an annual event that marks the United Nation’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
This year, White Ribbon Day takes place on Friday 25 November, and we need your help.
Incidents of domestic abuse affect thousands of women and their families.
It is now more important than ever to raise awareness of violence against women by showing support on White Ribbon Day.
#33Challenge
The #33Challenge will take place on White Ribbon Day, Friday 25 November 2022, and aims to bring together communities to end violence against women.
Every week in Gwent, 33 women’s lives are at risk of serious harm or danger because of domestic abuse or sexual violence.
There are many organisations across Gwent that are committed to recognising and responding to domestic abuse. If a person is identified as high risk or at risk of serious harm or homicide, they will be discussed at a multi-agency risk assessment conference (MARAC) to protect them from harm.
A MARAC brings together specialist support from a wealth of organisations including, the police, health, child protection, housing, independent domestic violence advisors (IDVAs), probation and other specialists from the statutory and voluntary sectors work together to provide help and support.
The MARAC will also make links with other agencies to protect any children and manage the behaviour of the perpetrator. The victim does not attend the meeting but is represented by an IDVA who speaks on their behalf.
The #33Challenge will take place on White Ribbon Day, Friday 25 November 2022, and aims to bring together communities to end violence against women.
For ideas on how to get involved, download the toolkit and resources below.
Activity pack
All we ask is that you show your support by sharing your commitment on social media. The resource toolkit contains a few readymade posts and a range of images for you share.
We just request that once you complete the challenge you share it on your social media accounts, copying in @GwentVAWDASV @GwentPCC @GwentPolice and using the hashtags #GwentWRD2022 #33Challenge.
Social media
We have put together some messages to share on social media.
Post 1
Every week, in Gwent, 33 women’s lives are at risk of serious harm or danger because of domestic abuse or sexual violence. Show your support to end violence against women and girls by taking on a #GwentWRD2022 #33Challenge. @GwentVAWDASV @GwentPCC @GwentPolice
Post 2
I pledge my support to end male violence against women. #GwentWRD2022 #33Challenge.@GwentVAWDASV @GwentPCC @GwentPolice
Post 3
I’ve completed the #GwentWRD2022 #33Challenge. I pledge my support to end male violence against women. @GwentVAWDASV @GwentPCC @GwentPolice
If you are concerned about yourself or somebody you know, help is available from www.livefearfree.gov.wales who can put you in touch with a local specialist support provider.