The Football Association of Wales is showing its support to ending men’s violence against women and girls by dedicating the Wales v Türkiye match on 21st November to White Ribbon Day.
The FAW dedicated the UEFA EURO 2024 qualifier between Cymru and Türkiye (21st November) to ending men’s violence against women and girls.
By displaying the White Ribbon message to stop violence before it starts, the FAW hopes to challenge the sexist and misogynistic attitudes that have plagued professional sport and made it hostile to female supporters.
The FAW, it’s Cymru Staff and Players will show their support for White Ribbon ahead of and during the match, whilst fans will be encouraged to make the White Ribbon Promise to never use, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women.
White Ribbon UK is the leading charity engaging men and boys to stop violence before it starts through personal reflection and allyship with women and girls. This White Ribbon Day, they are asking individuals, especially men, to #ChangeTheStory for women and girls so that they may live their lives free from the fear of violence.
The campaign highlights the importance of consistent action by men to challenge pervasive attitudes and behaviours that lead to violence, including extreme instances of violence towards women and girls.
Anthea Sully, Chief Executive of White Ribbon UK shared, “It is so important that the Football Association of Wales, a governing body, is leading the way by showing that football is a game for all to enjoy and encouraging fans, players and clubs to show their allyship with women. There is so much positive that can come from sport, we hope that men get behind supporting White Ribbon Day and change the story for women to live their lives free from the fear of violence.”
Football Association of Wales CEO, Noel Mooney said, “Football is a game for all, and it is important that we utilise the platform of our game to support the important White Ribbon message to never use, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women.
“We are proud of the work of our players and those across the Welsh Football Family who are highlighting the importance of empowering men to safely identify and call out behaviours that could lead to violence against women and girls.
“The FAW will also utilise the White Ribbon dedicated match to signpost fans to the Welsh Government’s Live Fear Free helpline, a free 24/7 service for anyone who has been impacted by violence or abuse.”
To show your support of White Ribbon Day, White Ribbon UK encourage members of the public to wear a White Ribbon and make the White Ribbon Promise to never use, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women.
For anyone impacted by violence or abuse can contact the Welsh Government Live Fear Free helpline. Live Fear Free is a free, 24/7 service for all victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and coercive control and those close to them, including family, friends, and colleagues.
Live Fear Free can be contacted in the following ways:
Call: 0808 80 10 800
Text: 0786 007 7333
Email: info@livefearfreehelpline.wales
Live chat: gov.wales/livefearfree
About White Ribbon UK: White Ribbon is the UK’s leading charity engaging men and boys to end violence against women and girls. White Ribbon Day, 25th November, is observed globally. The White Ribbon is the internationally recognised symbol of ending violence against women.
For more information about White Ribbon UK, visit: www.whiteribbon.org.uk/about-us
To learn more about White Ribbon Day 2023, visit: www.whiteribbon.org.uk/white-ribbon-day-2023
Make the White Ribbon Promise: www.whiteribbon.org.uk/promise
