Men, take the pledge to end violence against women

SHARPP’s goal is to have as many men as possible in the UNH community make the pledge, and wear a white ribbon pin or bracelet during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) began 20 years ago growing to be an international campaign involving men who take a pledge to help end violence against women. This pledge is a commitment by men to hold each other accountable for the prevalence and pervasiveness of violence against women. Men wearing a white ribbon pin or bracelet have pledged to “never commit, condone or remain silent about violence against women and girls."

Take a look at our video for the White Ribbon Campaign (WRC). We asked men at UNH what they would do to end violence against women.

Violence Against Women Is A Men's Issues

• Men are the primary perpetrators of violence against women. Men can speak out and intervene when male friends and relatives insult or abuse women;
• The lives of our partners, friends, sisters and daughters are damaged by violence and abuse;
• Men can help create a culture in which the behavior of abusive men becomes unacceptable. 

How to Join the White Ribbon Campaign (WRC)

The White Ribbon Campaign has collected well over 5 million men’s signatures in 47 countries. We invite you to join us and the millions of men engaged in the fight to end violence against women. 

To participate in the campaign, you need to wear a White Ribbon Campaign bracelet or ribbon in the month of April. These can be obtained by:

• Visiting SHARPP, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Wolff House, in front of Health Services)
• If you live in a Residence Hall or UNH apartment building, you may see your Hall Director/Manager who has a limited supply of ribbons and bracelets
• Stop by a SHARPP WRC informational table in the Memorial Union Building (MUB) in April.
• Join us in April at the 'Stepping Out to Speak Out Against Violence Walk & Rally!

Can Women Join the White Ribbon Campaign?

The White Ribbon Campaign is only for men. However, women are encouraged to wear the teal Sexual Assault Awareness Month ribbon. These can be obtained by:

• Visiting SHARPP, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Wolff House, in front of Health Services)
  
  
• If you live in a Residence Hall or UNH apartment building, you may see your Hall Director/Manager who has a limited supply of ribbons and bracelets