Greens embrace White Ribbon Day

The Australian Greens welcome the unanimous Senate support for a motion recognising today as the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women.

The White Ribbon Campaign is the first male led campaign to end violence against women in the world.

"I am delighted the Senate has overwhelming accepted the motion calling on all men to actively participate in White Ribbon Day by swearing to end violence against women," Australians Greens Senator Scott Ludlam said today.

"It is a pledge committing all men to never commit violence against women, to never excuse violence against women, and to never to remain silent about violence against women.

"Violence against women is never ever acceptable and it's great to see all members of our parliament join together to send this strong message.

"Sadly, one in three Australian women will experience physical or sexual violence in her lifetime, and we have got to do everything we can to end this.

"I am pleased my male colleagues have added their voice to this global campaign and hope in joining forces like this we can make a difference," Senator Ludlam concluded.

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