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| Abbreviation | WRC |
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| Formation | November 1991 |
| Founders | Jack Layton, Ron Sluser, Michael Kaufman[1] |
| Type | Non-profit |
| Purpose | Ending violence against women |
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Executive Director | Humberto Carolo |
| Mona Mitchell (Chair), Jeff Feiner (Past Chair), Vipin Rikhi (Treasurer), Chris Langdon (Secretary), Kelly Davis, Mary Pompili, Sheamus Murphy, Joel Marans, Louie Surdi | |
| Website | whiteribbon |
The White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) is a global movement of men and boys working to end male violence against women and girls. It was formed by a group of pro-feminist men in Toronto, Ontario, in November 1991 as a response to the École Polytechnique massacre of female students by Marc Lépine in 1989. The campaign was intended to raise awareness about the prevalence of male violence against women, with the ribbon symbolizing "the idea of men giving up their arms".[2][3][4] Active in over 60 countries, the movement seeks to promote healthy relationships, gender equity, and a compassionate vision of masculinity.[5]
- ^ "White Ribbon Campaign: 20 Years Working to End Violence Against Women". michaelkaufman.com. 24 November 2011.
- ^ "Men wearing white ribbons". CBC. 27 November 1991. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011. Retrieved 7 March 2007.
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- ^ "Who We Are". White Ribbon. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 29 January 2015.