People across the UK will be donning a white ribbon in solidarity to end men’s violence against women and girls.

On November 25, White Ribbon Day has been endorsed by many police authorities and organisations since it began 35 years ago in Canada.

This includes Thames Valley Police who are encouraging allyship as the central message of The White Ribbon.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Violence against women and girls is rooted in harmful masculine norms. Starting with men, we must address the attitudes and behaviours that contribute to a fear of violence for women in their day-to-day lives.

“This White Ribbon Day, we’re encouraging men to hold themselves accountable to women, and to each other, so we can affect positive behaviour change to transform harmful cultures.

“Gender equality is achievable if men and boys understand and assume their responsibility as allies.”