White Ribbon Day marked at Eastbourne railway station
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Southeast Communities Rail Partnership (SCRP) will join borough councillors at Eastbourne Station to mark White Ribbon Day, the global campaign to end violence against women and girls. The activity will raise awareness of support services and direct people to sources of help.
Cllr Stephen Holt Eastbourne Borough Council leader said: “White Ribbon Day on 25 November provides a clear call to men: use your voice, challenge sexism and help create a world where everyone is safe, equal and respected. The campaign emphasises allyship and prevention—stopping harmful attitudes and behaviour before violence begins.”
Cllr Teri Sayers-Cooper stated: “This is the beginning of a co-ordinated 16 days of activism against gender based violence in Eastbourne. We are very grateful for the help from railway station staff and SCRP, who have lent their support to cross sector collaboration, promoting the support that is available and reinforcing prevention-focused community safety priorities.”
Fiona Morton CEO at SCRP, said: “White Ribbon Day is an important reminder that safety and support must always be within reach whilst travelling. We will be handing out white hearts to show that our community cares and that everyone should feel safe on trains and in the community. By working together, we are helping to raise awareness of help available and encouraging conversations that make our communities safer.”
To help passengers feel safe and supported, SCRP is committed to making stations welcoming, inclusive places. This initiative forms part of that wider commitment and brings local organisations together to strengthen community wellbeing.
Southeast Communities Rail Partnership has ten Community Rail lines across East and West Sussex and parts of Surrey, Kent and Berkshire. Across those lines, it works at 130 stations with five train operators, Network Rail, local authorities, community representatives and dedicated volunteers. SCRP also manages three education projects, building confidence in independent active travel.
More details about the work of Southeast CRP at www.southeastcrp.org