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White Ribbon

a small section of the 150 metre embroidered white ribbon  On International Women's Day, 8 March 2014, an amazing community event occurred.... It was a 14 hour stitch-a-thon starting at 6am and finishing at 8pm ( 14 hours for 2014). Not only did we celebrate the achievements of women doing an activity generally classified as domestic art, we also raised awareness for the national and international campaign against domestic violence. We embroidered a white ribbon .... at Newcastle's well known  gallery, devoted to textile and fibre art - Timeless Textiles  Early morning stitchers - the first came at 6.15am  Why White Ribbon?   This is directly from the  White Ribbon website  ....  White Ribbon is the world's largest male-led movement to end men's violence against women.  White Ribbon Australia is a non-profit organisation and Australia's only national, male-led primary prevention campaign to end men’s violence against women. Through...

Stitch Against Domestic Violence

                                                                                           Come and celebrate International Women's Day, 8th March 2014 Come and be part of a 14 hour stitch - a - thon to celebrate International Women's Day you're invited to: White Ribbon Stitch - a - thon 2014 Come and stitch with your friends and family - young and old. Drop in anytime between 6 am and 8 pm We are having a 14 hour stitch-a -thon on Saturday March 8th 2014 at Timeless Textiles Gallery. Drop in anytime between 6 am and 8 pm have a chat, a stitch and a drink- and add a stitch or two, an old button or any scrap of fabric to our ever increasing white ribbon. This day will not only recognize the achievements of women in our community but a...