White Ribbon champions
Bexley Council is clarifying the distinct roles of White Ribbon ambassadors and champions, particularly regarding gender assignments.
Bexley Council's Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed the distinct roles of White Ribbon ambassadors and champions in March 2026. Councillor Mrs June Slaughter MBE questioned why men are designated as ambassadors and women as champions. Lorraine Barlow, Head of HR, explained that the White Ribbon accreditation assigns these roles based on the organisation's perspective of the different influences men can exert as role models, particularly regarding domestic abuse.
White Ribbon champions are a role designated by the White Ribbon accreditation for women, with distinctions in influence compared to ambassadors. The council's discussion focused on understanding these differences. No further meetings or decisions regarding White Ribbon champions are currently scheduled in the provided information.
Key facts
- Bexley Council's Finance & Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed White Ribbon roles in March 2026. Source
- Councillor Mrs June Slaughter MBE questioned the distinction between male ambassadors and female champions. Source
- Lorraine Barlow, Head of HR, explained roles are based on men's influence as role models. Source
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