Vale of Glamorgan Council Achieves White Ribbon Accreditation
The Vale of Glamorgan Council has been awarded White Ribbon Accreditation, recognising its commitment to preventing violence against women and girls and promoting a culture where everyone can live free from abuse, harassment and violence.
The accreditation acknowledges the Council's organisation-wide commitment to challenging harmful attitudes and behaviours, supporting employees to become active allies, and embedding the principles of respect, equality and prevention across its services and workplaces.
White Ribbon Accreditation is awarded to organisations that demonstrate a long-term commitment to ending men's violence against women and girls by engaging staff, implementing meaningful action plans and creating lasting cultural change.
The White Ribbon is the globally recognised symbol to end men’s violence against women and girls. Since its inception 34 years ago, the White Ribbon has become an important symbol in the fight to end gender-based violence – and represents men taking responsibility to challenge this issue and being allies, every day, to stop violence against women and girls before it starts.
Cllr Lis Burnett, Leader of the Vale of Glamorgan Council, said: "We are delighted to have been reaccredited by White Ribbon UK. It is an important milestone and reflects our continued commitment to creating a safer, more respectful and more equal Vale for everyone.
“Violence against women and girls has no place in our society, and men and boys play an instrumental role in challenging the attitudes and stereotypes that enable violence to flourish. This accreditation is not the end of our journey. We remain committed to working with our communities and partners to build a culture where respect, equality and safety are at the heart of everything we do."
The Council has worked to meet the rigorous standards required for accreditation, demonstrating leadership, staff engagement and a strategic approach to preventing violence against women and girls locally.
This includes raising awareness, supporting White Ribbon Ambassadors and Champions, promoting healthy relationships and ensuring the organisation continues to develop policies and practices that foster a safe and inclusive communities.
By achieving accreditation, the Vale of Glamorgan Council joins a growing network of organisations across the UK committed to making a lasting difference by preventing violence against women and girls and encouraging everyone to challenge harmful behaviours wherever they occur.