Flintshire Council has voiced their support to the White Ribbon Campaign for an end to violence against women.

White Ribbon Day is marked around the world and is the largest global initiative to end male violence against women by calling on men to take action to make a difference.

Flintshire Council members and officers have been wearing white ribbons to promote awareness of the campaign, which aims to eliminate all forms of violence against women and gathered at County Hall, Mold, today to raise a flag of support. 

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To wear a white ribbon is to pledge never to commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.

Flintshire’s cabinet member for Planning, Public Health and Public Protection, Councillor Chris Bithell, said: “As cabinet member, a member of the Police and Crime Commissioner’s Panel and a trustee and Board Member of the North Wales Domestic Abuse Safety Unit, I am well aware of the significant problem of violence against women and girls which is, unfortunately, still prevalent and actually increased during the pandemic and the lockdowns.  

"We all need to be ever vigilant and report all such cases to the police so that the perpetrators can be brought to justice and punished for this despicable crime.

 “Flintshire has been a keen supporter of this cause for many years and has been accredited by the White Ribbon Campaign for the work we do. 

"It is important that, as an organisation, we help to raise awareness by demonstrating our commitment and support activities around this important time of year.”

If you are a victim of domestic abuse or sexual violence, please contact the Live Fear Free Helpline on 0808 80 10 800.

For further details of the campaign, or to pledge support, visit www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk.