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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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.
Join the Cause
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Members of our Steering Group share why it's important to them to have signed up as an ambassador/champion:
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It is key that we all take responsibility to end all forms of men’s violence against women and girls. Becoming a White Ribbon ambassador or champion is one way to show allyship and commit to the White Ribbon Promise.
Tom
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We all have a responsibility to end all forms of men’s violence against women and girls. Signing up as a White Ribbon ambassador or champion is a way to take personal action, holding yourself and others accountable to the White Ribbon Promise and continuing to raise awareness to actively create change.
Lee
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I am honoured to be a white ribbon ambassador; white ribbon is doing such important work trying to end men's violence against women and girls. We all have to be part of the solution, becoming a white ribbon ambassador means that you can be part of the solution too.
Gemma
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Being a White Ribbon champion, to me, means that I am supporting a movement which challenges men to reflect on their behaviours and attitudes, and flips the narrative from focusing on the steps that women ‘should’ take to stay safe, to the steps that men should take to prevent women being or feeling unsafe.
Cal
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Being a White Ribbon Champion gives me the confidence and support to stand up against violence towards women and girls.
Chalotte
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As a woman and a healthcare professional it is vital that we use our voice and our roles to engage with boys, men and our local communities to provide education about ending violence against women and girls. As a White Ribbon Champion I am proud of the work I do and would encourage more women to get involved in this life-changing work.
Jeanne
The University of Cumbria White Ribbon Steering Group
| Name | Position | Name | Position | Name | Position |
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| Tom Davidson | Director of CE in Paramedic Practice | Gail Neville | Student Recruitment Officer | Farhat Ibrahim | Principle Lecturer in Education |
| Lee McDermott | Equality Diversity and Inclusion Officer | James Stephens | Head of Library Service & Uni Librarian | Diane Latimer | Payments Assistant AP |
| Carolyne James | Senior Lecturer Criminology & Policing | Charlotte Andrews | Quality Assurance Administrator | Cal Pannone | Internal Communications Officer |
| Laura Snell | Research and Development Fellow | Daniel Prescott | Students' Union | Andy Cross | Mental Health Case Worker |
| Gemma Howlett | Head of Teaching and Learning | Jeanne Landon-Campbell | Senior Lecturer in Nursing | Tania Hopley |
Lecturer in Social Work |
| Tina Harvey | Lecturer Child Young People and Families |
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:
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
White Ribbon Launch Event 2022
Carolyne James Discusses Toxic Masculinity