On the eve of White Ribbon Day (Friday 25 November), the St Kilda Football Club is showing its support for the campaign to eliminate violence against women.
On behalf of the Saints, Farren Ray will join the National White Ribbon Chairperson, Andrew O’Keefe, MP Martin Foley, actor Paul O’Brien and the men of St Kilda at a swearing ceremony this evening.
At the St Kilda Swearing Ceremony, local traders, police, MPs and community members will all swear to never commit, excuse or remain silent about violence against women.
“Taking a stand against violence sometimes takes a lot of courage and that’s why this campaign is so important.”
“Men, particularly young men, need to know that they can make a real difference by refusing to excuse or remain silent about violence against women,” said Farren Ray.
“That’s a really powerful message to the entire community and the Saints are proud to be involved.”
The White Ribbon Campaign is a global movement which started almost 20 years ago in Canada.
Up to half of all Australian women experience physical or sexual violence by a man at some point in their lives.
The St Kilda Swearing Ceremony is a local initiative involving local students, businesses, venues, police and politicians which aims to ensure St Kilda is a safe and welcoming place for women.
The St Kilda Football Club is very proud to support White Ribbon Day and is asking all men to swear for a very good cause.
What: St Kilda Swearing Ceremony
When: 6pm, Thursday 24 November 2011
Where: Robata, 109 Fitzroy Street ST KILDA
For more information about White Ribbon Day or an event near you click here.
