White Ribbon Day

Join us this White Ribbon Day, November 25th, as Dunedin stands united in the global effort to end violence against women. 

White Ribbon Day—initiated by a men's movement in Canada in 1991 and adopted by the United Nations—is a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to foster safe, respectful relationships.

Events in Dunedin:

First Church between 10:30am and 12:30pm: come tie a white ribbon to the fence in front of First Church, symbolising our community's commitment to ending family violence. 

Information Day at Meridian Mall between 9am and 5pm: visit the information booth to gain valuable insights into the resources available within our community to prevent and address family violence. Meet compassionate professionals ready to share their expertise and provide guidance on how you can contribute to making our community a safer place.

White Ribbon at Bunnings between 10am and 4pm: visit the Bunnings foyer to learn more about the White Ribbon campaign and discover the incredible work being done by local services dedicated to supporting families and individuals.

Colouring competition: a colouring competition will be held to foster understanding and dialogue with our youth. There are categories for ages 6 and under, 7 to 11, and over 12. This is a gentle and creative way to engage tamariki in conversation. Download the colouring pages here. 

These events are an opportunity to show solidarity and compassion toward those impacted by violence.

Visit the Stopping Violence Dunedin website for more information about the White Ribbon Day campaign.