White Ribbon Day is the UK's largest movement engaging men and boys to prevent violence against women and girls. It serves as an opportunity for all of us to consider the role we can play in challenging harmful behaviours, promoting respect and supporting those affected by abuse.
This year's theme, ‘It Takes All of Us’, highlights the collective responsibility we share in building a culture where everyone feels safe, respected and supported. Whether through being an active bystander, having conversations with friends and colleagues, or learning more about healthy relationships and consent, every action can make a difference.
Student Services will be hosting a White Ribbon Day event on 25 November, 11am-2pm in Edward Herbert Building (EHB) Atrium. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet support services, learn more about our commitment to addressing violence against women and girls, take the White Ribbon Promise, and discover the support available across the University.
Maia - Allyship stories
Maia, Loughborough University's Women's Network, is encouraging male colleagues to be active allies to make a stand both within and outside the workplace this White Ribbon Day and beyond.
Visit the MAIA webpages to hear from male allies at the University who have shared their stories and tips for allyship.
Support at Loughborough
If you have experienced or witnessed harassment, sexual violence, abuse, discrimination or any other harmful behaviour, support is available.
Students and staff can contact the Duty, Assessment and Inclusivity (DAI) team at Concern@lboro.ac.uk or submit a report through the online Reporting Portal.
Alternatively, support and reporting options are available through Campus Security, who are available 24/7 both on and off campus.
If you are ever in danger or need immediate support, please call 999 in an emergency.
More support
- Student Services- Here to help students have a positive university experience including offering support across a wide range of mental health and wellbeing topics.
- Staff wellbeing- A wellbeing one-stop shop for University staff offering advice and resources to support your wellbeing at work.
- Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Awareness Hub – A hub providing information on how the University responds to and handles issues of harassment and sexual misconduct (as required by OfS).
- White Ribbon UK help and support services- Find help through a range of organisations who are ready to listen across England and Wales.
Please join us for White Ribbon Day on 25 November to learn more about the support available, and help build a community where everyone feels safe, valued and respected. Because it takes all of us.