Bury Awarded White Ribbon
One of only two towns in the country to receive such an accolade, Bury has been given the White Ribbon town award by Chris Green, chief executive of the White Ribbon Campaign UK.
The award aims to recognise the hard work and dedication of the BurySafe partners who campaign tirelessly throughout the year to combat domestic violence and support families affected by it.
White Ribbon Campaign is a charity which works throughout the year in education and awareness raising of issues around violence against women. The 16 days of action begins on White Ribbon Day (November 25, UN International Day for the Eradication of Violence Against Women) to December 10 (International Human Rights Day) and is used to highlight the issue of violence against women worldwide. Throughout the period there have been a number of events organised across Bury.
This is the fourth year Bury has been involved in the campaign, and it is a great honour to receive an award for the team’s efforts. The Council is delighted to be at the forefront of this battle to end domestic violence towards women.
Throughout the campaign there will be White Ribbons, costing £1, on sale in Bury Library, Bury Tourist Information Centre, at the reception desk in Bury Town Hall and at Bury Police Station.
Picture: Holly Elderston-Smithers of the White Ribbon Campaign UK presents the award to the Mayor of Bury, Councillor Sheila Magnall.
