Monday 15 October 2007

WHITE RIBBON - call for Second Life campaigners


Go see the White Ribbon Stand on Luna Box sim - http://slurl.com/secondlife/Isla%20Montevideo/185/132/25

The White Ribbon Campaign UK is the UK branch of the global campaign to ensure men take more responsibility for reducing the level of violence against women.

White Ribbon Campaign now exists in Second Life, the virtual existence, as a group.

They are looking for a team to develop and expand their presence there , as well as to design posters, and make and distribute ribbons in Second Life.

If you know of anyone who might want to assist and build their reputation as a virtual campaigner then they can IM inword organser Chris May, and also join the 'White Ribbon' group inworld.

What is the White Ribbon Campaign (WRC)?

The WRC is the largest effort in the world of men working to end men's violence against women. It relies on volunteer support and financial contributions from individuals and organizations.

How did the WRC get started?

In 1991, a handful of men in Canada decided they had a responsibility to urge men to speak out against violence against women. They decided that wearing a white ribbon would be a symbol of men's opposition to men's violence against women. After only six weeks preparation, as many as one hundred thousand men across Canada wore a white ribbon. Many others were drawn into discussion and debate on the issue of men's violence. There are now White Ribbon Campaigns operating in many countries around the world.

More FAQ's here - http://www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/about/index.htm

http://www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/
http://whiteribbonscotland.wordpress.com/
http://whiteribboncampaign.co.uk/blog/?p=19
www.whiteribbonscotland.org.uk

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1 comment:

White Ribbon Campaign UK, London Office said...

Wanted to thank those who have come forward already to help us develop the White ribbon campaign within SL.
It's great to have so much moral and technical support. PLease let us know how we can help be mutually supportive, and suggestions for expanding the campaign both in SL and RL are very welcome