White Ribbon Campaign
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For the temperance organisation, see White Ribbon Association.
The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is a global movement of men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls. It was formed by a group of pro-feminist men in London, Ontario, in November 1991 as a response to the École Polytechnique massacre of female students by Marc Lépine in 1989. The campaign was intended to raise awareness about the prevalence of male violence against women, with the ribbon symbolizing "the idea of men giving up their arms".[2][3][4] Active in over 60 countries, the movement seeks to promote healthy relationships, gender equity, and a compassionate vision of masculinity.[5]
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Abbreviation | WRC |
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Formation | November 1991 (November 1991) |
Founders | Jack Layton, Ron Sluser, Michael Kaufman[1] |
Type | Non-profit |
Purpose | Ending violence against women |
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Executive Director | Humberto Carolo |
Mona Mitchell (Chair), Jeff Feiner (Past Chair), Vipin Rikhi (Treasurer), Chris Langdon (Secretary), Kelly Davis, Mary Pompili, Sheamus Murphy, Joel Marans, Louie Surdi | |
Website | whiteribbon |
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