White Ribbon Day 2017 in Llanidloes
Suzanne Iuppa (left) PAVO Community Connector, & Fleur Frantz-Morgans of Montgomeryshire Family Crisis Centre White Ribbon Campaign UK is part of a global movement to put a stop to male violence against women and girls. On the 25th November, the world marked the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, also known as White Ribbon Day. From then until the 10th December, we encourage everybody to take part in the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence. Suzanne is the PAVO Community Connector covering Llanidloes and District , working with adults to access the services, information and support that they need to maintain an independent life. She wanted to bring the White Ribbon message to her patch: “We will be addressing men and making them feel good about themselves, more confident about stating their opinions and talking through problems, as well as supporting women.” So, keen to find out more myself, I joined Suzanne and Fleur Fra...