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Engaging Immigrant and Refugee Communities to Prevent Gender-Based Violence
White Ribbon is thrilled to continue its work to implement the Immigrant and Refugee Communities, Neighbours, Friends and Families Campaign (IRCNFF). The Campaign was launched in 2006, and was a component of the government’s domestic violence action plan and in direct response to recommendations of the Chief Coroner’s Domestic Violence Death Review Committee. Since April 2018, White Ribbon has recruited and trained 15 men from immigrant and refugee communities to become White Ribbon IRCNFF Allies. Allies flex their creativity and put their passion into practice, leading events in the community and online to prevent domestic violence. Stay tuned for project updates and meeting the new cohort of White Ribbon IRCNFF Allies! The project is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Women's Issues. |
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Draw-the-Line
White Ribbon is one of seven provincial partners implementing the Draw-the-Line (DTL) campaign. DTL was created by the Ontario Coalition for Rape Crisis Centres (OCRCC) and Action Ontarienne Contre la Violence Faite Aux Femmes (AOcVF). The campaign engages Ontarians in a dialogue about sexual violence prevention. The campaign challenges common myths about sexual violence and equips bystanders with information on how to intervene safely and effectively. Draw the Line educates Ontarians on how to spot sexual violence and empower them to make a difference. One in three Canadian women will experience some form of sexual violence in their lifetime. It is time for Ontario to draw the line. We must work together to make our communities safer.
White Ribbon will be continuing our work across the province with post-secondary institutions across Ontario to prevent sexual violence and foster male ally-ship. Please reach out if you're interested in having a Draw-the-Line webinar during orientation week (and beyond!). The project is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services, Women's Issues. |
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Preventing Online Sexual Exploitation Together
With COVID-19 pushing more children and youth online more often, we're seeing a rise in online sexual exploitation. In March 2020, White Ribbon began the Preventing Online Sexual Exploitation Together project. Together with provincial and national partners we will redress the stigma in survivors coming forward, promote the role of male ally-ship and create a compelling prevention-centred social marketing campaign. In partnership, we will engage diverse youth, educators and parents to learn more about the root causes and how we can work together to prevent all forms of online sexual exploitation. Stay tuned for project updates and connect with us to learn more. This project is funded by Public Safety Canada. |
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Gender Equality: Engaging Men and Boys by Utilizing GBA+
This 12-month project will strengthen the coordination and linkages among Canadian stakeholders in engaging men and boys to contribute to addressing gender-based violence (GBV) through the application of GBA+. Together with national partners, we will enhance knowledge sharing of best practices on GBA+; and contribute to the evidence-base in support of Canada’s approach to GBA+. In addition, White Ribbon staff will enhance our understanding and skills applying GBA+ in the context of engaging men and boys programming, and in affecting broader systemic change. This project is funded by Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE). |
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Supporting Vulnerable Youth during Covid-19
and Promoting Healthy Masculinities With the generous support of the Government of Canada and the United Way of Greater Toronto, White Ribbon will be working with 700 male youth from LGBTQS+ and racialized communities over eight months to prevent gender-based violence. This new innovative Promoting Healthy Masculinities program will consist of interactive webinars, covering topics such as practicing healthy relationships (consent and effective communication), being an ally for gender and racial justice, and unpacking healthy masculinities and equal gender norms. |