In October and November 2024, St Helena engaged in a series of events to address gender-based violence. These activities included radio interviews, a school assembly at Prince Andrew School, a community bike cruise, and the White Walk Parade through Jamestown. The campaign concluded with the planting of a white rose bush on November 25 to commemorate White Ribbon Day and initiate the 16 Days of Activism.
The closing ceremony took place in The Castle Gardens with attendees including His Excellency Governor Nigel Phillips, Deputy Chief Minister Jeffrey Ellick, Ministers Mark Brooks and Martin Henry, Councillors Gillian Brooks and Robert Midwinter, Chief Secretary Susan O’Bey, representatives from St Helena Youth Parliament Zac Bargo and Shanice Phillips, Equality and Human Rights Commission CEO/Commissioner Catherine Turner, along with members of the public.
During the White Walk event, a flag was raised at the Royal St Helena Police headquarters. This flag will remain up until International Human Rights Day on December 10.
Public donations totaling £101.62 were collected during these events. These funds will be added to the Women Issues St Helena charity account for future campaigns. Solomon and Company also contributed by printing banners for this year’s campaign.
The White Ribbon Working Group expressed gratitude to their coordinator Deborah Knipe and all supporters of the White Ribbon Campaign 2024.
