The awareness day will act as a catalyst, sparking 16 Days of Action until Wednesday 10 December 2025.

White Ribbon Day aims to raise awareness of gender-based violence against women and girls. Walsall Council is encouraging residents, particularly men and boys, in communities across the borough to support the White Ribbon Day campaign, “We Speak Up”.

“ As a family man with a daughter and a granddaughter, I am supporting the ‘We Speak Up’ campaign for this year’s White Ribbon Day.

Walsall stands in solidarity with those who have suffered abuse at the hands of men, and we will continue to challenge harmful attitudes and behaviours that perpetuate gender inequality “

Councillor Mike Bird
Leader of Walsall Council

The 16 Days of Action, that follow White Ribbon Day, have a strong focus on one of the fastest growing forms of violence against women and girls which is digital abuse.

According to UN Women, the organisers behind the 16 Days of Action, one in three women experience gender-based violence during their lifetime. It is estimated that between 16 and 58 per cent of women and girls face digital abuse.

Abuse that starts online often transcends into offline violent behaviour in real life. These behaviours can include coercion, physical abuse, sexual harassment and exploitation. To raise awareness, Walsall Council has organised several events in the borough to support the campaign. Free resources are also being provided in libraries across the borough.

The 16 Days of Action activity includes the following activities and events.

DateTimeEventLocation Tuesday 25 November 10.30am – 2.30pm

White Ribbon Day

Pop-up Event

Walsall Manor Hospital, Moat Rd, Walsall WS2 9PS Saturday 29 November 1.30pm – 4pm

16 Days of Action

Pop-up Event

Walsall FC, Pallet-Track Bescot Stadium, Bescot Crescent, Walsall WS1 4SA

Taking place during the Walsall vs Bromley fixture.

Thursday 4 December 9.30am – 3pm 16 Days of Action Professionals Networking & Development Event  Lichfield Street Hub, Lichfield Street, Walsall WS1 1TR

For further information on White Ribbon Day and the 16 Days of Action visit: unwomen.org/en/get-involved/16-days-of-activism and whiteribbon.org.uk 

• Digital abuse can be experienced in several ways including:
  • Image based abuse – including revenge porn and leaked nudes.
  • Cyberbullying and trolling
  • Online and sexual harassment
  • AI-generated deep-fakes
  • Hate speech and disinformation
  • Doxxing – the act of publishing private information online in the public domain
  • Online stalking or surveillance
  • Online grooming and sexual exploitation
  • Catfishing and impersonation
  • Virtual misogynistic networks such as the ‘manosphere’ and ‘incel’ forums