North Herts Council has shown its commitment to helping stop violence against women by becoming White Ribbon Accredited. 

As a White Ribbon Accredited organisation, North Herts Council will deliver a comprehensive multi-year plan to transform staff culture, systems and the wider community.

Cllr Val Bryant, North Herts Council’s executive member for community, said: “I would like to thank SADA (Stevenage Against Domestic Abuse) who have worked in partnership with us to help us achieve this status, which is an important step to ending violence against women and girls.

“As a council, we have a duty to create safe spaces and build a culture of respect both within our teams and across the community. 

On November 25, the council will be marking White Ribbon Day by running activities that encourages staff to become ambassadors to advocate positive behaviour, as well as raise awareness within our community. 

Anthea Sully, chief executive of White Ribbon UK said, “White Ribbon Accredited Organisations can make a real difference towards ending violence against women by promoting a culture of respect and equality among their staff and wider communities. 

“By raising awareness among employees, people can learn how to become allies and call out violent and abusive behaviour when they see it.”