The London Borough of Bexley was represented at a White Ribbon event in the Speaker’s State Rooms at the House of Commons on Tuesday 3 November, marking the launch of White Ribbon’s 2026 theme, ‘It Takes All of Us’.
As an accredited Borough, Bexley is continuing its work to raise awareness, challenge attitudes and behaviours that contribute to violence against women and girls and encourage action across the Council and wider community.
Councillor Brian Bishop, Cabinet Member for Communities and Housing, said:
White Ribbon Accreditation is an important part of Bexley’s commitment to tackling violence against women and girls. However, accreditation is not an end in itself. We must continue to build on the work already taking place, raise awareness and ensure that preventing violence against women and girls remains a priority across the Council and our communities.”
Bexley will mark White Ribbon Day and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with its 16 Days Opening Conference on 25 November, which also coincides with the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
A dedicated White Ribbon session, from 11.30 am to 12 noon, will reflect on the Borough’s achievements since gaining accreditation and consider the further action needed to strengthen its commitment.
The conference provides an opportunity to recognise progress, consider future priorities and reinforce the Council’s role in preventing violence against women and girls.