Cyngor Gwynedd supports campaign to end violence

Cyngor Gwynedd is marking International White Ribbon Day by encouraging positive behaviour with the aim of eliminating violence against women and girls.

The Council is a White Ribbon accredited organisation and today (Monday, 25 November) is the start of the awareness week for the world-wide campaign to encourage and educate men and boys about bringing an end to violence against women.

This year, the White Ribbon Campaign encourages men to make themselves accountable to women and to each other by bringing about positive behaviour change to transform harmful cultures. 

As a local authority, the Council is responsible for the health and wellbeing of staff and the wider community, and the values of the White Ribbon campaign are central to this. 

Councillor Menna Trenholme, Cyngor Gwynedd Cabinet Member who is responsible for Human Resources, said:

"Cyngor Gwynedd has a reputation for being a good place to work with a friendly and supportive atmosphere. Having this accreditation shows that we take the issue of violence against women seriously and use our position to influence and make a difference internally and externally.” 

For more information about the White Ribbon campaign, visit the website: White Ribbon UK  

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