Published Tuesday 25 Nov 2014
The White Ribbon Ride is New Zealand’s most exciting initiative to tackling this country’s crippling domestic violence record. Violence destroys families, sets our children on a destructive journey and affects one in three women. This week-long motorcycle tour happens every November – White Ribbon Month, and is a powerful and inspirational voyage for all involved. In 2013 the ride was featured at the International White Ribbon Conference.
A lead group of riders steer convoys through towns in the North and South Islands, picking up support riders in every region along the way. In many regions local riders will lead the White Ribbon into their town.
The White Ribbon Riders visited Hutt Hospital on Monday 24th November to raise awareness of the campaign to end violence against women; and to acknowledge the health sector's efforts to identify and help stop the cycle of violence. Hospital Photographer Ric Croasdale captured the images below.
