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.

Join the Cause

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Make the White Ribbon Promise

A serious declaration to never commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women.

Become an Ambassador or Champion

Change the cultures that lead to violence against women and encourage other men to get involved.

What Can You Do?

Men can treat women as equals, without control, coercion and violence. Find out what can you do to end male violence against women?

The University of Cumbria White Ribbon Steering Group


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	Resarch and Development Fellow	Daniel Prescott	Students' Union

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