Through events and initiatives, the University aims to raise awareness about men’s violence against women and girls (VAWG) and the need for men to be part of the resolution as active allies.

Maia, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ's Women's Network, is organising an art exhibition in support of White Ribbon Day to raise awareness and promote allyship against domestic violence. All interested staff, students, and members of the public are invited to participate. Selected pieces will be exhibited across campus and may be featured online. Submit your artwork online by 10 November 2024.

Maia is also hosting a White Ribbon Day Panel Discussion on 20 November, 3.15pm-4.15pm in Edward Herbert Building (EHB) with colleagues from across the University. The panel will explore this year’s theme ‘It Starts with Men’ which encourages men to take action to end violence against women and girls. Sign up to attend the panel event.

Student Services in collaboration with º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Sport and º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Students’ Union will be holding a variety of stalls in EHB Atrium to mark White Ribbon Day on Monday 25 November, 11am-2pm. All the stalls on the day will have information about their services and how they are supporting White Ribbon Day. Alongside University services, organisations attending on the day include Living without abuse and Victim First.

Last week, Henry Hughes, º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ’s Student Ambassador for White Ribbon Day met with Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Jennings and Chief Operating Officer, Richard Taylor, as part of the White Ribbon Day campaign. Henry said: “It is wonderful to see that º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ has recognised the need for education, prevention and support when it comes to sexual harassment, bullying, and violence against women and girls.

“Meeting with the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer is part of the wider White Ribbon Day campaign here and is the first of many conversations to ensure our campus is a place for nurture, prosperity and achievements for all female students and staff here at º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ.”

Richard Taylor, Chief Operating Officer commented: "We want every male student to understand – the responsibility for ending violence against women starts with us. It's not about asking women to protect themselves or live in fear; it's about us, as men, choosing to change our behaviour. We must hold ourselves accountable, call out harmful actions, and lead the way. It starts with men.”

How can I support White Ribbon Day?

• Encourage men to hold themselves accountable to women and to each other
• Challenge sexist attitudes and behaviour when you see and hear it
• Know where to signpost people affected by violence to access support

Further support and how to report an incident:

• Student Services - Here to help students have a positive university experience including offering support across a wide range of mental health and wellbeing topics
• Staff wellbeing - A wellbeing one-stop shop for University staff offering advice and resources to support your wellbeing at work
• Consent and sexual violence - A website to inform, educate and support staff and students on matters linked to consent, sex and relationships
• White Ribbon UK help and support services - Find help through a range of organisations who are ready to listen across England and Wales

If you have witnessed or experienced any harmful behaviours and would like support and/or to report this, please contact the Duty, Assessment & Inclusivity Team (DAI) at DAI@lboro.ac.uk or complete the Incident Reporting Tool. 

Alternatively, you can seek support and/or report to Campus Security, who are available 24/7 on campus and off campus.  

If you are ever in danger or need immediate support, please call 999 in an emergency.