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As a committed ally, White Ribbon releases Short Life Stories addressing violence against the transgender communities

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White Ribbon launches its newest campaign, Short Life Stories which follows the life of a transgender woman from her transition onward.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White Ribbon launches its newest campaign, Short Life Stories which follows the life of a transgender woman from her transition onward.
  • The public service announcement (PSA) is a call-to-action in response to the rising hate, discrimination, and violence against the transgender communities.
  • “As a dedicated ally, White Ribbon has developed Short Life Stories to honour the transgender communities and highlight the profound reality that the journey towards their authentic selves can be a long and emotional process.
  • To book an interview with any of our following spokespeople or for more information about Short Life Stories, please contact:

DAV recognizes exceptional veterans advocates

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Monday, February 27, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAV (Disabled American Veterans) announced the names of 10 dedicated veterans advocates being honored for their outstanding efforts and achievements on behalf of the men and women who served.

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  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DAV (Disabled American Veterans) announced the names of 10 dedicated veterans advocates being honored for their outstanding efforts and achievements on behalf of the men and women who served.
  • Federal executives, senators, representatives, congressional staffers and other veterans advocates are eligible for these honors, which recognize commitment and excellence in service to veterans, their families and their survivors.
  • Ms. Lindsay Dearing, staff member, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, for her work and collaboration with DAV and the veterans community on passing legislation to improve benefits and care for toxic-exposed veterans—a long-standing DAV legislative priority.
  • Ms. Shauna Rust, staff member, Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, for her leadership and collaboration with DAV on veterans legislation to improve mental health services, long-term care and programs for women veterans.

University of North Carolina's Tylee Craft Selected for 2022 Disney Spirit Award

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- University of North Carolina wide receiver Tylee Craft has been named the recipient of the 2022 Disney Spirit Award just eight months after nearly losing his life to lung cancer.

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  • LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- University of North Carolina wide receiver Tylee Craft has been named the recipient of the 2022 Disney Spirit Award just eight months after nearly losing his life to lung cancer.
  • "The Disney Spirit Award honors people like Tylee who focus on helping others even while facing their own tremendous adversity."
  • Kelley will present Craft with the Disney Spirit Award during the Home Depot College Football Awards December 8, 2022.
  • Craft is the 27th recipient of the Disney Spirit Award and the first from the University of North Carolina.

White Ribbon releases I Knew All Along, addressing the anxieties of raising a daughter

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White Ribbon is launching a new campaign, I Knew All Along , capturing a fathers anxieties around raising a daughter told through a reflection of how he has interacted with girls and women in the past.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- White Ribbon is launching a new campaign, I Knew All Along , capturing a fathers anxieties around raising a daughter told through a reflection of how he has interacted with girls and women in the past.
  • Displays of harmful gender norms and stereotypes are so ingrained within our culture that it often takes personal experience, such as having a daughter, for many men to recognize these unhealthy behaviours, says Humberto Carolo, White Ribbon Executive Director.
  • A 2022 study commissioned by White Ribbon explores the concerns parents may experience after having a daughter.
  • White Ribbon has always focused on highlighting the systemic and societal issues that lead to gender-based violence.

White Ribbon releases Uncomposed, a piece of music designed to help men express emotion and challenge stereotypes of modern masculinities

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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Our goal is to ignite societal change that promotes emotional literacy and healthy masculinities, said Humberto Carolo, Executive Director, White Ribbon.

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  • Our goal is to ignite societal change that promotes emotional literacy and healthy masculinities, said Humberto Carolo, Executive Director, White Ribbon.
  • Uncomposed will start a conversation and encourage men and boys to acknowledge and express a range of complex emotions.
  • A recent 2021 study commissioned by White Ribbon reveals the prevalence of gender biases related to the expression of emotions.
  • While anger and frustration have long been the stereotypically accepted male emotions, White Ribbon aims to help men express a healthy emotional range, so they feel free to be themselves.

Rio Tinto supports work to prevent domestic and family violence

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Friday, November 26, 2021
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As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence , Rio Tinto is supporting organisations that work to prevent domestic violence and accompany victims in Canada.

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  • As part of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence , Rio Tinto is supporting organisations that work to prevent domestic violence and accompany victims in Canada.
  • Domestic abuse exists in all segments of society and affects hundreds of thousands of Canadians each year.
  • Rio Tinto will also organise activities for its employees to raise their awareness of the various facets of domestic violence.
  • Rio Tinto Aluminium chief executive Ivan Vella said: As a major employer in Canada, we have an important role to play in raising awareness of domestic violence through supporting the invaluable work of community organisations and taking action ourselves.

White Ribbon Canada's Day After Day addresses rise of domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Monday, June 14, 2021
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The four-minute film follows the story of a family in lockdown experiencing a troubling pattern of domestic abuse.

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  • The four-minute film follows the story of a family in lockdown experiencing a troubling pattern of domestic abuse.
  • Research has shown that social isolation, loss of employment and reduced income are all factors known to increase the risk of domestic violence.
  • To learn more about White Ribbon and Day After Day, visit DayAfterDay.ca .
  • Since then, and among its many calls to action, White Ribbon has asked men to wear white ribbons as apledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and girls.

White Ribbon UK Develop Video to Mark White Ribbon Day in the Campaign for the UN's International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
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Sunday 25th November marks White Ribbon Day - The UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.

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  • Sunday 25th November marks White Ribbon Day - The UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
  • Director Peter Giblin says: "The film explores the emotional aspect of domestic abuse and how that abuse takes place within a context of love.
  • To also raise awareness, White Ribbon UK are asking people to wear a white ribbon and pledge never to commit, excuse or remain silent about male violence against women.
  • The film was self-funded and donated to White Ribbon, made by a diverse team which included domestic abuse survivors.