White Ribbon, as part of the White Ribbon Campaign, invites men to make a difference by swearing an oath never to commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women. The White Ribbon oath is an active commitment which promotes positive attitudes and behaviours towards women and drives signatories to, in the words of Mahatma Gandhi, 'be the change you want to see in the world'.
When the White Ribbon Campaign culminates each year on 25 November men (and women) across Australia are encouraged to wear a white ribbon as a symbol of this oath. By swearing the oath and wearing a white ribbon these men and women are openly showing their commitment to challenging and changing the attitudes and behaviours which contribute to violence against women.
White Ribbon in Australia is led by thousands of male Ambassadors who, through living the White Ribbon oath, act as positive role models in their communities. These men have taken up the challenge to help bring about attitudinal and behavioural change, both individually and collectively.
Women also support and expand White Ribbon through their communities and networks, as White Ribbon Champions.
Through a combination of awareness-raising campaigns, community events and initiatives with schools, universities, workplaces and sporting codes White Ribbon works to change the attitudes and behaviours which lead to violence against women.
