Albion are supporting the White Ribbon campaign.
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10:00 29th November 2014
by James Hilsum
Their commitment to this campaign can both raise awareness of the issues and help change attitudes."
Fabia Bates
Fabia Bates
Brighton & Hove Albion are supporting the White Ribbon Campaign, aimed at ending violence against women and girls.
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It is estimated that nearly three million females experience violence and serious assaults every year in the UK.
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The club will today commit, to never to condone or remain silent about men's violence against women, when the club's chief executive, Paul Barber signs a White Ribbon pledge in the boardroom ahead of the match against Fulham.
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Albion supporter Fabia Bates, a director of Survivors Network, a major supporter of the campaign told seagulls.co.uk, "We are delighted that the Albion are leading the way and saying 'there is no excuse for violence against women'.
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"Their commitment to this campaign can both raise awareness of the issues and help change attitudes."
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To find out more information about the White Ribbon Campaign or the Survivors Network, visit [url]www.whiteribboncampaign.co.uk[/URL] or [url]www.survivorsnetwork.org.uk[/URL].[h=3]ALBION V fulham
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