- The new White Ribbon Australia campaign, Not perfect, betterIt encourages men to address violence against women.
- Many Australian men feel separate from the efforts to combat violence, but this campaign reminds them that they are He can Be part of the solution.
- The initiative provides real practical tools and stories to help men take small but important measures.
The original task of White strip Australia It was always a voice for men, made men speak to other men, and to help men address a global problem that begins with our backyard.
The fact is that violence against women is a cycle that plays in daily moments: comments, regular jokes on the street, unwanted messages in DMS, silence when there is nothing true. For a long time, many men remained calm, believing that they were not their problem. that it.
How can Australian men be better?
Throughout 2024, White Ribbon Australia sat and spoke with men and children all over the country – through cultures, ages and backgrounds – and asking some difficult, but sincere questions. What does it mean to be a good man? Better partner? Good companion?
Many participants said they felt separated from the narration about violence against women. Not because they do not want help, but because they did not feel they could. Some did not think they were “perfect enough” to speak. If they had made mistakes, or put old views, or were not proud of every option they did, can they be part of the solution?
In May, during the month of prevention of local and family violence in Australia, White Ribbon Australia began a conversation for men to start thinking differently in their place in all of this.
The white tape is released Australia Not perfect, better campaign
Not perfect, better It is a national invitation to work that meets men wherever they are. It relates to real stories, real growth and practical ways of men to intensify the issue and address permanent issues face to face.
Because the truth is: this issue affects everyone. United Nations research tells us that about 95 % of all victims of violenceWhether it is women or men, an experience of harm at the hands of a man. Men themselves suffer from bad relationship modeling, old situations towards their partners or children, or lack of honesty and rapprochement in their friendships.
This leads to a pressure cook for many men who want to break the “perfection” cycle to work simply to be better. This is not about blame. It is an invitation to wake up to start these talks and get to know our role to play in transferring culture.
How can Australian men participate?
This year’s campaign revolves around taking this first step to better. For yourself, for your colleagues, partner and children. This begins by asking ourselves to honest questions, listening with intent, and choosing to do things slightly differently. Don’t be perfect. But to be more present and leading with role models.
It can be simple like checking his companion, or calling a dodging joke, and it takes a minute to think before commenting on something that displays, relieves someone or donates to the White Ribbon Australia campaign.
Go https://whiteribbon.org.au/not-perfect-better/ And verify Not perfect, better A set of tools. It is full of simple advice, beginners thinking, and stories of men just like you. Because change does not come from being perfect. It comes from choosing to be better, every day.
