EVENTS & MEETINGS

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EVENTS

WHITE RIBBON DAY - 2006

The White Ribbon Campaign is part of 16 days of Activism against Gender Violence. November 25, International Day against Violence against Women and December 10, International Human Rights Day, symbolically link violence against women and human rights and emphasise that such violence is a violation of human rights.
• Domestic abuse claims the lives of 2 women each week;
• Domestic abuse affects 1 in 4 women in their lifetime;
• Violence against women is the largest cause of morbidity worldwide in women aged 19-44, greater than war, cancer or motor vehicle accidents.

Sylvia Jones (left) with a member of the public

The Chair of Denbighshire Domestic Abuse Forum Sylvia Jones requested that everyone “commit to the campaign and wear a white ribbon to signify support for the elimination of violence against women. It was significant that this campaign coincided with "Respecting Others week - Anti-bullying" which had the theme of "Bystanders" - getting involved will give a loud message that we must all be involved in tackling this crime against women."

Forum members began raising awareness of the campaign in October by distributing information leaflets, posters and white ribbon’s to various agencies and businesses around Denbighshire. We should like to thank in particular the following for their support www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk

Conwy & Denbighshire NHS Trust (Midwifery & A&E Dept.) Denbighshire County Council; Kev’s Fun club; North Wales Police; Drug & Alcohol Service; Local Criminal Justice Board; Youth Inclusion Project and all the wonderful shoppers who came through the doors of Morrison’s, Rhyl on November 25th where we gave out over 1000 ribbons, and people very generously donated money for the children supported by local Women’s Aid groups.

White Ribbon Day stand at Morrisons, Rhyl

Mary Yaxley (Glwyndwr Women's Aid) handing out white ribbons	Supporting the the campaign is thirsty work

Not a Forum to do things by half, we took the opportunity to gain global support when forum member Neil Taylor visited his brother in New York . Just as in Rhyl, Monday Night is Darts Night in New York and Neil attended a match at a well known Greenwich Village Bar. The home team at The Kettle of Fish where Bob Dylan played 40 years ago entertained a team from Chelsea’s Flannery’s Bar. They are top teams in the New York Darts League A1 Division. Neil was taken there by his dart playing nephew Michael ‘Flying Eagle’ Taylor a five times Champion. He was introduced to both teams including Neil Dickson a top New York player who was inducted into the National Darts Hall of Fame in 2000. Neil Taylor said that he was impressed by the support given to the campaign in New York, a City known for violent crime. He added: “Many of the darts players will be wearing the White Ribbons I gave out on 25 November. As a Solicitor who has acted for the victims of Domestic Abuse and seen its consequences, battered and bruised women and young boys cowering when ever a man approached them. It is essential that men actively campaign to end male violence against women, only they can do it. If sportsmen in New York can do it then all men can do it.”

Darts team in New York

Sports men and the Vale of Clwyd Trades Council around Denbighshire were also amongst others around the world making the difference in unmasking the hidden crimes of violence committed against women.

 Denbighshire Domestic Abuse & Personal Safety Forum called for all men to never commit, condone or remain silent about violence by men against women. The clubs who supported the campaign were Rhyl football club and Ruthin rugby club.

Michelle (Denbighshire Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator - far left) and Mary (Welfare Officer Women's eVillage, Rhyl - far right) with Rhyl Football Club.	Ruthin Rugby Club

Michelle Davidson Beck the Denbighshire Domestic Abuse Co-ordinator stated, “I was really encouraged by the support we got from men involved with both Clubs, it demonstrates they are committing themselves to making a difference to all women they know. Men can speak out and intervene when our male friends and relatives insult or attack women.

OTHER SUPPORTERS OF WHITE RIBBON DAY
Members of the Fun Club after their sponsored bounce with Ann Jones - Vale of Clwyd AM (second left), Sharon Frobisher - Lady Mayor of Prestatyn (seated left), Kevin Patterson - Fun Club Organiser (behind Sharon) and Mike German - Denbighshire County Councillor (far right)	Springs Hair & Beauty Studio, Llanfhaedr
Conwy & Denbighshire NHS Trust (Midwives)

MEETINGS

M.A.R.A.C SEMINAR

FULLY BOOKED

MORE DATES TO FOLLOW

Meeting	Dates	Time	Venue
M.A.R.A.C. Seminar - Fully Booked	20 November, 2007	12.00pm - 3.30pm	Police Divisional HQ, St. Asaph Business Park
M.A.R.A.C. Seminar - Fully Booked	11 December, 2007	1.00pm - 4.30pm	Civic Offices, Colwyn Bay – Rm: 1

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