An annual conference is set to call on men to lead the fight against domestic abuse.

Worcestershire County Council is inviting people to the White Ribbon Conference on Friday (November 22).

The theme for this year is #ItStartsWithMen, which aims to inspire men to take the lead in challenging sexism and preventing men from committing domestic abuse.

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The virtual conference, hosted on MS Teams, will run from 9.30am to 3pm and will feature keynote speakers, including advocates, researchers, and experts from across the UK.

The conference aims to empower men to take a stand against everyday misogyny and abuse.

Attendees will learn practical skills to safely and effectively intervene, hold themselves accountable, and promote a culture of respect in every space they find themselves in.

Speakers at the event include psychotherapist and domestic abuse advocate Nour Norris, who will share her personal journey from tragedy to influence, including her role in the establishment of Raneem's Law.

Cranstoun will discuss innovative approaches in working with male perpetrators and the impact of Male Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs).

The SafeLives Research Team will present recent findings from 'The Verge of Harm' study, which explores early intervention strategies to prevent abusive behaviour.

Right Path will focus on tackling male misogyny and promoting allyship within the community.

Martin Lakeman will present tools like Cut It Out training, Clare’s Law, and Visual Evidence for Victims (VEV) for effective interventions.

Director of Public Health for Worcestershire, Lisa McNally, said: "The rise in harm to women and girls due to domestic violence is a heartbreaking reality nationwide, and unfortunately, Worcestershire is no exception.

"Ending this crisis requires all of us to stand up and challenge harmful attitudes and behaviours wherever we see them.

"I am proud that Worcestershire is leading the way with the White Ribbon Conference, where we’ll gather with experts and advocates to empower our community to drive real change and create safer spaces for everyone."