Norwich City are proud to show continued support for White Ribbon Day in 2023, taking place on Saturday, November 25.
The campaign aims to raise awareness of the issue of violence against women and girls, and the charity's theme this year urges individuals and organisations to make consistent choices and actions to #ChangeTheStory.
The HEAR campaign is a local response to such a call, but with a focus on the role employers can play.
HEAR stands for help, educate, awareness and respond.
The HEAR Pledge was launched three years ago on November 25, 2020, to mark national White Ribbon Day in a bid to encourage employers to ensure the right policies and procedures are in place to provide vital help and support to employees.
Norwich City were one of the first employers to sign up to the campaign in 2020, thanks to the support of executive director Zoe Webber.
Encouraging other organisations to follow suit, she said: “Norwich City are pleased to continue to support the HEAR campaign and we remain committed to helping colleagues who may be suffering domestic abuse.
“Workplaces can be regarded as safe spaces for people who may be going through domestic abuse. They are places where people may feel more comfortable speaking out, away from behind closed doors and not within listening distance of an abusive partner or family member.
“White Ribbon Day 2023 gives us all a reminder to challenge seemingly harmless behaviours which may result in male violence against women and girls."
You can pledge your support to the campaign here.
