No More Violence against Women
We have been campaigning to eliminate violence against women since 2008 by raising awareness of its nature, extent and impact.
Not in my Name pledge
WIs across the country have been recruiting local male groups and decision-makers to pledge their support to never use, excuse or remain silent about men’s violence against women.
By signing the pledge and wearing a white ribbon, men can send out the message that domestic abuse is not acceptable, should never be ignored and cannot be excused.
In 2024, campaign supporters included One Voice Wales, the Welsh Association of Male Choirs and Fishguard & Goodwick RFC and in 2023 Cricket Wales, Cardiff City FC, Narberth RFC and Cardiff Devils Ice Hockey Team pledged their support.
Read the article published by One Voice Wales.
Supporting statement from Glamorgan Cricket:
Glamorgan Cricket is pleased to get behind this campaign, especially sharing the message with boys and men in Wales to take note of the ‘Not in my name’ message that violence against women is completely unacceptable. Cricket has a role to advocate these messages and we are pleased to support this campaign. - Mark Frost, Community and Development Manager, Glamorgan Cricket and Cricket Wales
- Download our poster about the campaign and opportunities for organisations/groups/clubs to get involved: English - Welsh
- Download our Action Pack (external allies) for background information, ideas for action and links to useful resources: English - Welsh
- Download the leaflet handout Action Pack (external allies) for a shorter version: English - Welsh
Members in Wales - Register to become a Not in my Name Champion
We are currently recruiting WI members to become Champions in their WI and community to help end violence against women and girls (VAWG). The Not in my Name Champions will be supported to lead action in their WI and community to raise awareness of VAWG and recruit and empower ambassadors to become allies in the prevention and elimination of VAWG. Visit My WI to find out more and register your interest.
External organisations/groups/clubs - Register an interest in supporting our campaign
Would you like to find out more about the WI’s campaign and the opportunities for you to become an ally?
Contact the NFWI-Wales office and we will follow up with further information and link you up with the Federation that covers your area. Email: walesoffice@nfwi-wales.org.uk
2025 stakeholder event and candlelight vigil
On November 17, NFWI-Wales and Joyce Watson MS held a daytime cross-party stakeholder event in the Senedd followed by a candlelight vigil to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and International White Ribbon Day.
2026 Not in my Name competition
Our 2026 Not in my Name competition for WI members is to ‘Design and create a Coaster’ depicting the theme ending violence against women. This competition is open to members across England, Wales and the Islands. Head over to My WI to find out more.
Take action
Some of the other ways to take action include:
- making white ribbons for ambassadors to wear
- organising photo opportunities of the ambassadors holding or signing a support poster
- linking with local authorities – a number have or are working towards gaining White Ribbon accreditation
- working with other women’s groups such as Women’s Aid and Hafan Cymru to organise joint awareness-raising activities
- issuing a joint press statement and using social media to promote activities with the #NotinmyName hashtag
For more information members can log in to My WI.