[Greens-Media] Greens MP joins campaign to stop violence against women

[Jamie.Parker at parliament.nsw.gov.au]

20 November 2012 – for immediate release

Greens MP joins campaign to stop violence against women

Greens MP and White Ribbon Ambassador Jamie Parker has written personally to every man living in his electorate to invite them to join him in taking the pledge to end violence against women.

Mr Parker will host a BBQ to raise awareness for the White Ribbon Day campaign:
When: 11am Saturday 24 November (speeches and pledge at 11:30am)
Where: Loyalty Square, Darling St Balmain (outside Woolworths)
Please RSVP for catering purposes: 9660 7586 or jamie.parker at parliament.nsw.gov.au

Mr Parker said:

"I've personally invited all the men living in my electorate to join me in committing to end violence against women because I believe the change needs to begin with men. 

"This is a unique opportunity for our community to stand together on this important issue. 

"Violence perpetrated against women must stop. I am a White Ribbon Ambassador working with the White Ribbon Day campaign to raise awareness. 

"At the BBQ I will be asking local men to join me and over 50,000 men across Australia who have already taken the pledge," Mr Parker said. 

More information: Alison Martin 0432 941 533



Jamie Parker MP
Parliament of NSW
Member for Balmain
112a Glebe Point Rd,
Glebe NSW 2037
Ph:  9660 7586 / Fax: 9660 6112
jamie.parker at parliament.nsw.gov.au 
www.jamieparker.org.au

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