The Public Ministry of the Federal District and Territories (MPDFT) launched the Men to End Violence Against Women campaign, in reference to White Ribbon Day. The mobilization has taken place every December 6 since 1989 and marks international action aimed at involving men in the prevention of gender-based violence.
The video features fighter Ramana Toscanelli and fighters Ismael and Gabriel Bonfim, recognized for their careers in the sport and admired by young audiences.
“The production shows that the true strength of a man lies in respect for women, in addition to emphasizing the mobilization and awareness of men and young people around the construction of a culture of respect and equality of the sexes,” affirms the MPDFT.
The coordinator of the Gender Center (NG) and prosecutor Adalgiza Aguiar highlighted that institutions across the country are joining the Mobilization of Men to end violence against women.
“The Public Prosecutor’s Office cannot be left aside. In the Federal District we have a central role in the fight against gender-based violence. It is essential to recognize that it is not only a women’s issue, but also a men’s issue. It is therefore essential that men are partners, assume their responsibilities and actively engage in building a society without violence”, he stressed.
White Ribbon Campaign
The White Ribbon Campaign was born on December 6, 1989 in Canada, after a brutal episode of violence against women. In response, a group of men organized to publicly reject all forms of violence and adopted the white ribbon as a symbol of their commitment not to commit, not enable, and not remain silent in the face of any assault against women.
Since then, the initiative has grown to become the largest global movement dedicated to involving men in the fight against gender-based violence. On December 9, the MPDFT Human Rights Center will carry out an internal mobilization with the distribution of white ribbons in MPDFT units.
Cases of violence can be reported via call 180, a guidance and support channel for women in situations of violence, or via 190, in emergency situations.