An all-male group from the Senior Leadership class at Doon Academy are working in conjunction with the White Ribbon Scotland Campaign to raise awareness of and help eliminate all forms of violence against women. These committed young men have become positive role models as they carried out workshops with all year groups within the school; educating their peers about the messages at the centre of the White Ribbon Scotland Campaign.
The White Ribbon Campaign is established in over 60 countries so far. The over-arching message is that most men in Scotland are not violent towards women, but many of us ignore the problem, or see it as something that has nothing to do with us. A simple first step men can take is to sign a personal pledge: I pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about men’s violence against women.
The boys themselves have taken the White Ribbon pledge and inspired fellow pupils to do the same. They would urge others to follow their example by accessing the website at www.whiteribbonscotland.org.uk and signing the pledge there. The pupils are keen to have the support of the wider population of East Ayrshire in the work that they have begun at Doon Academy.
Davy Thompson, Campaign Communication Officer for the White Ribbon Scotland Campaign commented, “This inspiring group of guys have done a great job in researching and delivering the campaign message to their own peer groups across the school. At a time when some people are inclined to be negative about youths in the community, these lads have demonstrated that they are committed to doing what they can to build a better future free from violence against women. I am delighted to present them all with certificates in recognition of their hard work.”
Further information can be found on the campaign website www.whiteribbonscotland.org.uk or by contacting Davy Thompson on 07745 233839′