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The anti domestic violence charity White Ribbon Australia today announced the organisation has made the “very difficult decision to close its doors”, after assessing the company is no longer sustainable.

“It is with profound sadness that the board of White Ribbon Australia informs the community and supporters that it has taken the very difficult decision to close its doors,” a statement from White Ribbon Australia said.

The foundation, which works to prevent men’s violence against women, said the decision was made following an assessment of the organisation’s future viability.

The organisation held a General Meeting on Wednesday, where the decision was made to hand the company to liquidators, according to the Sydney Morning Herald. A statement from the company, posted to the White Ribbon Australia website urged those affected by the changes to contact liquidators from Worrells Solvency and Forensic Accountants, who were reportedly at the charity’s offices in Sydney today.

The shuttering of the company comes after a difficult period for the charity, which saw them face intense criticism after withdrawing support for women’s reproductive choice during the abortion debate in Queensland last year.

White Ribbon Australia declared the charity held an “agnostic” on abortion, igniting harsh criticism. A day after the announcement, the then CEO to issued a retraction of the position.

The foundation for the charity was established is 2007 and Australian entertainer and former lawyer Andrew O’Keefe was named chair of the board.

The organisation went into liquidation ahead of White Ribbon Day on November 22.

“For all those who are already planning for White Ribbon Day, we encourage you to continue with those plans alongside the international White Ribbon movement. Continue to raise your voice,” the board said.

With AAP