White Ribbon Campaign

White Ribbon Campaign

Abbreviation	WRC
Formation	November 1991 (November 1991)
Founders	Jack Layton, Ron Sluser, Michael Kaufman[1]
Type	Non-profit
Purpose	Ending violence against women
Location	Toronto Canada
Executive Director	Humberto Carolo
Board of directors	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.ca

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 London, 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]