POLITICIANS, trade unionists, transport workers and women rights campaigners are among those to join a United Nations campaign to highlight violence against women.
November 25 is the start of 16 days of activism to end violence against women across the world, with the initiative led in Ireland by Christian Aid.
Rosamond Bennett, chief executive of the organisation, said it is "a time to galvanize action to end violence against women and girls around the world".
In Belfast on Wednesday, members of Unite trade union joined Translink workers and Women's Aid in launching the white ribbon campaign.
Staff in Ulsterbus, Metro and NI Rail will wear white ribbons for 16 days until December 10, which is International Human Rights Day.
Taryn Trainor from Unite said: "Last year, Unite encouraged members from across private sector workplaces to wear the white ribbon and support our campaign.
"We are now extending our campaign through the support of both management and our membership in Translink.
"There is a growing recognition that women working in public transport are at particular risk of violence and gendered abuse," she said.
"It is great to have such strong management support for our campaign."
Stormont's female assembly members have also come together to show their support for the campaign.
The MLAs from all the political parties backed the initiative.
Ms Bennett from Christian Aid Ireland said: "The international campaign originated from the first Women's Global Leadership Institute coordinated by the Centre for Women's Global Leadership back in 1991.
"In that time, though much great work has been done, the issue of violence against women remains as relevant as ever, both at home and around the world."
