HBC: Council supports White Ribbon campaign

Hyndburn Council is again showing its full support for the White Ribbon Campaign, as White Ribbon Day heralds the start of 16 days of action to stop violence against women and girls.

The Council was proud to achieve the White Ribbon Award earlier this year, supporting the White Ribbon Campaign’s global drive.

Ambassadors gathered in Accrington Town Hall to unveil the White Ribbon plaque, whilst wearing a white ribbon, displaying a personal pledge to never commit, condone, or remain silent about violence against women.

Cllr Munsif Dad, Cabinet Member for Health and Communities, said; “We are proud to achieve the White Ribbon Award, as White Ribbon Towns aims to rally entire communities to end violence against women. We have a long history of raising awareness and supporting services aimed at reducing and supporting victims of domestic violence and we’re pleased to back the campaign again this year.”

Cllr Miles Parkinson, Council Leader, added; “Getting the White Ribbon Award shows our resolve to do all we can to raise awareness about domestic abuse, whilst supporting services to help victims.”

To sign up to the White Ribbon Campaign visit www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk