Burntwood Town Council recognise

White Ribbon Day

 

Burntwood Town Council held an event for local businesses and organisations in partnership with Pathway Project on the 25^th November to recognise White Ribbon Day, and inspire action to end violence against women and girls.

 

White Ribbon Day is a global day of a recognition, and as a White Ribbon Supporter Organisation, Burntwood Town Council have committed to several actions to prevent violence against women and girls, including inspiring people to be changemakers, signposting people to find help and raising awareness.

Cllr Kathy Coe MBE opened the event by sharing her experiences that led her to found Pathway Project, and attendees also heard from Cllr Darren Ennis who highlighted the importance of men using their voices to speak up against sexism, stereotypes and harmful behaviours that perpetuate violence against women and girls.

Sam Booth, CEO of Pathway Project spoke about the crucial role the charity plays in the local community supporting survivors and working with businesses and organisations to raise awareness and build partnerships.

Cllr Sue Woodward, Vice Chair of Burntwood Town Council said:

“It was really good to see so many people at the event, representing numerous local organisations and supporting Pathway. The Town Council is proud to be a White Ribbon Supporter Organisation, and to support the local and national campaigns tackling Violence Against Women and Girls”.

 

Sam Booth, CEO of Pathway Project said:

 

“White Ribbon Day isn’t just about awareness, it’s about action. It was powerful to see local organisations step forward with such commitment but also commit to signing the Pathway Project Domestic Abuse Charter. When communities stand up together, we send a clear message: violence against women and girls has no place here.”

 

For more information about White Ribbon Day or Pathway Project, visit www.whiteribbon.org.uk and www.pathway-project.co.uk.