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White Ribbon UK

Part of the global White Ribbon movement to end men’s violence against women

White Ribbon Accreditation

The university became White Ribbon UK Accredited in June 2022, joining the global White Ribbon movement to end men's violence against women.

White Ribbon Accreditation Certificate

The mission of White Ribbon is for all men to fulfil the White Ribbon promise to never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women. White Ribbon act as a catalyst, encouraging people, and especially men and boys, to individually and collectively take action and change behaviour. 

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The promise: Never commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.

Our 3-year action plan

As part of our White Ribbon UK accreditation, our 3-year action plan was approved in October 2023. This document will be updated as we make progress and deliver our actions in this area and will be monitored by our White Ribbon steering group and relevant onward reporting.

University of Cumbria 3 year action plan

The University of Cumbria White Ribbon Steering Group

Name
Position
Jonathan Eaton PVCAssociate Prof Educational Leadership
Lee McDermott Equality Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Cal Pannone Senior Internal Communications Officer
Gail Neville Student Recruitment Officer
Diane Latimer Payments Assistant AP
Charlotte Woodhouse Quality Assurance Administrator
Andy Cross Mental Health Caseworker
Gemma Howlett Head of Teaching & Learning
Erica Lewis SL in Business and Management
Jamie Mcphie Associate Professor
Aidan Dawson Students' Union

White Ribbon Day 2024 Campaign

#ItStartsWithMen

As part of our 2024 campaign, organisational lead, Lee McDermott and senior champion, Tom Davidson, joined the White Ribbon UK webinar series. Lee and Tom shared details of our White Ribbon journey in the HE sector, alongside representatives from Wrexham University.

Jonathan Eaton supported and launched our campaign, sharing their thoughts in the video below.

University colleagues were joined online by representatives from Carlisle United as part of our partnership plan on 11th December, undertaking a 3 hour “Stand By Her” session from Communities Inc. Details on the session can be accessed at Stand by Her - Ending Men's Violence Against Women.

White Ribbon Day 2023 Campaign

The University undertook a social media campaign to raise awareness as part of White Ribbon Day and the 16 days of action, supporting the theme of #ChangeTheStory. A selection of highlights from the day are available to review below:

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White Ribbon Day 2022 Campaign

As part of White Ribbon Day 2022 and the 16 Days of Action, the university hosted a social campaign that you are invited to reflect on