Waikato Mayor Supports White Ribbon Campaign
Mayor Sanson signs the the White Ribbon Pledge
Waikato district Mayor Allan Sanson today endorsed the White Ribbon Campaign to end men’s violence against women.
“I’m proud to take part in the White Ribbon Campaign” said Mayor Sanson. “Violence against women is unacceptable, and I
want to play my part in ending this violence.”
Today the 2012 White Ribbon Campaign was launched throughout New Zealand with 13 Mayors putting their signatures on a
pledge to never commit or condone or remain silent about violence towards women. The signatures will be displayed on 25
November on the international White Ribbon Day.
On average, 14 women die and over 3,500 men are convicted for assaults on women every year. “These women are our
mothers, daughters, sisters, female workmates and colleagues,” said Mayor Sanson. “As a community, we must take
responsibility to end this violence, and that is why I and many other Mayors throughout New Zealand are putting our
names on the White Ribbon pledge,” he said.
“Violence so often starts in the home and that makes it a community problem. Our council has always taken violence
seriously, and the White Ribbon Campaign is a chance to talk about the issues openly and honestly.”
The White Ribbon pledge brings together New Zealanders throughout the country in a united show of support to end
violence against women. As support grows for a violence-free future, the White Ribbon Campaign hopes to encourage men to
take a stand and show they’re man enough to end violence.
To sign the pledge visit www.whiteribbon.org.nz
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