Why White Ribbon Day Matters

Sunday, November 25th isWhite Ribbon Dayand theUN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

Why does this day matter? In Australia,‘one woman is killed every week by a current or former partner. One in three women over the age of 15 report physical or sexual violence at some time in their lives. And domestic and family violence is the major cause of homelessness for women and their children, and a recognised form of child abuse.’

The Australian White Ribbon campaign websi...