This week and especially Saturday is devoted to the fight against domestic violence, not only in Australia but around the world.
There will be a rally and march in Bunbury on Friday from 11 where the crowd will be asked to take the oath.
The beginning
Often it takes a tragedy to seek a remedy. Such was the genesis of White Ribbon.
In 1989, on the afternoon of December 6, a student at the University of Montreal massacred 14 of his fellow female students. His actions traumatised a nation and brought the issue of violence against women to the forefront of our collective consciousness.
In response, a group of men in Toronto decided to speak out and work to stop men’s violence against women. In 1991 they initiated a male-led movement known as White Ribbon, with an annual awareness-raising event (White Ribbon Day) held between 25 November and 6 December.
It is now an international effort in over 57 countries, of men and boys working to end violence against women.
“We invite everyone in the South West community to wear white and join a community march through the Bunbury CBD, gathering outside the Bunbury Regional Art Gallery at 10.30am for a 10.45 start.”
“Then at 11am, a commemorative service will be held in Bunbury’s Anzac Park with guest speakers, the laying of wreaths and a minutes silence to mourn all those lives lost and to contemplate a brighter future.”
I will see you there.