If you're not aware, OBJECT challenges ‘sex object culture’ – the sexual objectification of women through lads' mags, lap dancing clubs or sexist advertising and have supported WRC in our efforts to do the same in an effort to end violence against women and girls.

After nearly 10 years of dedicated work, OBJECT's founder and CEO Dr Sasha Rakoff is retiring for a much-needed rest and time with her young family. We  share our huge appreciation for all that Sasha has done - not least having the vision to found OBJECT - and send her our very best wishes for this next period in her life.

OBJECT have announced that subsequent to Sasha leaving, their Campaigns Manager Anna van Heeswijk has taken the  the role of Acting CEO. We congratulate Anna in her appointment and in look forward to her continuing supporti for the development of this work in this area.

On leaving, Dr Sasha Rakoff said - "It has been fantastic to see OBJECT go from strength to strength and for the issues we campaign on to have become practically mainstream. I am delighted that our Campaigns Manager, Anna Van Heeswijk, has been offered the position of Acting CEO, and I know that I leave OBJECT in excellent hands. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported OBJECT thus far - our work really isn't possible without you. And here's to the next 10 years!"

Most men are not violent towards women, but many of us ignore the problem, or see it as something which doesn't have anything to do with us. We need to join women and women's organisations in taking action to end the problem.

Take a stand against violence now and sign our personal pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent about men's violence against women.

You can pledge your support by either clicking the link below or you can now Pledge by text. To do so, Text wrc to 78866

I am proud to be asked to be part of this campaign. This is a subject that needs to be brought out in the open and stopped!

COUNCIL AWARDED WHITE RIBBON PARTNERSHIP AWARD

A press release from Cheshire West and Cheshire Council reads:

Cheshire West and Chester Council has been awarded the nationally recognised White Ribbon Partnership Award from the White Ribbon Campaign UK for its multi-agency partnership approach to tackling domestic abuse.

Working in partnership with public, private, community, voluntary and faith sectors the award was granted to the authority’s Cheshire West Together project for its approach to increasing awareness of domestic abuse and support to families affected by domestic abuse.

In the spirit of embracing new technologies,  a new development is that you can now Pledge by text. To do so, Text wrc to 78866