White Ribbon UK: ending violence towards women and girls

We would like all employees to take part in our awareness programmes.

You can take part now by:

• wearing the white ribbon as a symbol of our collective commitment to ending men's violence against women and girls
• following the My Learning playlist to help you understand what White Ribbon UK is about, and how you can get involved 
• signing up to the White Ribbon Promise to "never use, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women and girls" - visit White Ribbon Promise and enter your details

Become a White Ribbon Champion or Ambassador

Across the UK, there is a network of Champions and Ambassadors helping to advocate the White Ribbon UK message in their workplaces and communities.

White Ribbon Champions are women, and people who do not identify as being a man, who promote the White Ribbon message and encourage and challenge men to get involved by finding opportunities to inspire and inform. 

White Ribbon Ambassadors are men and people who identify as a man. They take the White Ribbon message into their workplaces, communities and among their friends, family and colleagues. 

As a Champion or Ambassador you will raise awareness about harmful definitions of masculinity and promote positive traits such as empathy and care.  We aim to grow our own network of Champions and Ambassadors across the Essex County Council's workforce as part of our commitment.

How to sign up

When you commit to become a White Ribbon Champion or Ambassador, you are agreeing to take an active role in ending men’s violence against women and girls. 

To register and be inducted into the programme, follow these steps.

1. Register your interest to become an Ambassador or become a Champion on the White Ribbon UK website.
2. Once you have submitted the form you will be sent an email with details about how to access the induction page and complete your registration.
3. Watch the induction videos and agree to the Code of Conduct. Once you have submitted your commitment to abide by the Code of Conduct, you will receive a Welcome Letter with information and ideas to get started.

Tell us about your participation

White Ribbon UK has asked us to keep a record of all employees who sign up to:

• become a Champion or Ambassador
• make the White Ribbon Promise

Complete this short form to let us know if you have signed up. We will stay connected with you, sharing updates and progress. 

Tell us that you have signed up