After an incredibly inspired effort from my local community of shop owners and creatives in Fitzroy last year, I wanted to support White Ribbon Night again in 2016.
Despite the efforts of organisations like White Ribbon, heartbreaking stories keep coming about continued violence committed against women.
In Australia, one woman every week is killed by a current or former partner.
White Ribbon Australia is an initiative started by men to educate men and young boys early to prevent this behaviour from starting in the first place. I wanted to support the cause the best way I know how, which is to help spread the word about White Ribbon’s work, but also to collect homewares, fashion, food experiences and art works to sell off at auction on social media.
Illustration by Sarah Jane Lightfoot
Rainbow mirror by Bride and Wolfe
Ceramics by Mud Australia
Bubbles from Wine Republic Fitzroy
Guerrilla Girls products courtesy of Third Drawer Down
Thanks to the following big names for your support of Fitzroy White Ribbon Night 2016:
- Agent Costume
- Beci Orpin
- Bride and Wolfe
- Grace Darling Hotel
- Handsom Clothing
- Imajine
- Lazerpig Pizza Parlour
- Leonard St.
- Modern Times
- Mud Australia
- Rice Queen Oriental Diner and Bar
- San Churro Fitzroy
- Sarah Jane Lightfoot Illustrator
- Scally & Trombone
- The Standard Store
- Third Drawer Down
- Wine Republic Fitzroy
- Wilkins and Kent
Need to know:
- The Fitzroy White Ribbon Night auction will take place on Facebook
- Friday 29 July, 2016 is White Ribbon Night
Get Social:
- RSVP to the event page
- View my Everyday Hero profile
- White Ribbon’s website
- #WhiteRibbonNight #standup #speakout #act
If you would like more information, please contact thegarbwire [at] gmail [dot] com
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