White Ribbon invites Aucklanders to Queen Street march

5 November 2015

White Ribbon Auckland Central organising committee is calling out Aucklanders, especially Central Auckland businesses, organisations, residents, workers and visitors to join the White Ribbon Day March on 25th November 2015 in the heart of the city.

This year White Ribbon is mobilising collective action against violence towards women in Auckland city through a march on Queen Street. To mark the White Ribbon Day on 25th November, this march aims to deliver an impactful message, not only to Auckland but across the country, that we wish to eliminate violence towards women.

Some shocking reminders:
• Aotearoa NZ has the highest rate of domestic violence in the developed world
• 1 in 3 women in New Zealand experience violence from a partner in their lifetime
• On average, 14 women are killed each year by a member of their own family
• 50% of the 126 family violence deaths in New Zealand from 2009 to 2012 were caused by intimate partners
• 73% of the deaths were women killed by their male intimate partners
This is a call-to-action for everyone, particularly men, who can make a positive social difference in this area. In solidarity, we will all commit to support safe and healthy relationships with women and have the courage to challenge abusive behaviour.

More information and to sign up:
https://www.facebook.com/events/995019840542550/

White Ribbon March & Rally
10.30 AM – Gather for march at Queen Elizabeth Square, Queen Street
10.45 AM – Karakia
11 AM – March starts at Queen Elizabeth Square through Queen Street and into Myers Park
11.45 AM – Arrive at Myers Park
11.45 AM to 12.30 PM – Speeches and performances

To support the White Ribbon campaign, please donate here:
http://www.givealittle.co.nz/org/whiteribbonnz

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