Vineyard men are standing out against violence toward women and other forms of gender-based violence for the 13th annual White Ribbon Day campaign on Thursday, March 5.

According to a press release from Martha’s Vineyard Community Services (MVCS), their Connect to End Violence program and Martha’s Vineyard Regional High School’s SWEAR (Stand With Everyone Against Rape) program will be encouraging men to pledge to wear a white ribbon on White Ribbon Day.

In the release, co-advisor of SWEAR Matthew Malowski said, “By wearing a white ribbon, men and boys will show they do not tolerate or condone men’s violence toward women, men, or children.”

Connect to End Violence will be holding events at local businesses around the Island to gain signatures, pass out white ribbons, and provide information on how people can take part.