The White Ribbon Campaign UK - Engaging men in combating violence against women.

WOMENDAY CONFERENCE: MONDAY Monday, 10TH MARCH 2008, 10.00am – 16.30pm.

This conference takes as its focus, sharing best practice on:
Direct engagement activities with young men that challenge stereotypes about violence, sexism, homophobia, images and roles within masculinities;
Participatory activities that increase awareness and skills around violence against women, sexual health and relationships,
Awareness-raising and educational-based activities that encourage reflection and discussion, leading to personal and collective action.
The conference will be held at the Human Rights Action Centre, Amnesty UK, 17-25 New Inn Yard. The nearest tube station is Old Street.

Confirmed Speakers include Johan Jensen – Education Officer at Stonewall, Sandy Bowden - Children’s Services Practitioner at the NSPCC and Sandra Paton of South Ayrshire Women’s Aid.
The conference is open to all and will bring together those working with men, young men and boys, those from the Public, Third and Women’s Sector, Voluntary Groups, Activists, Trade Unionists, Youth Service Practitioners, DV Practitioners, Community and Youth Workers, Researchers, Local Authorities and Civil Society.
This day is intended to be a great opportunity to share best practice regarding the tremendous and diverse amount of work currently taking place with young men in the UK. We are extremely pleased to offer this opportunity and welcome attendance by anyone interested in this field, specifically anyone directly working with young men.
Registration Fees
Concessions: (low income and unemployed) £30 (approx. $60.00)
Others: £50 (approx. $100.00)

Contact White Ribbon Campaign for method of payment and other information:

Tel: 07941 597584 (United Kingdom phone number)
Enquires: info@whiteribboncampaign.co.uk
Address: Knott Hall, Charlestown Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom HX7 6PE