GLASGOW students played a five-a-side football tournament in support of a pledge to end gender-based violence.

Students from City of Glasgow College, Glasgow Clyde College and Glasgow Kelvin College battled it out on the pitch for the White Ribbon Scotland Cup.

White Ribbon Scotland is an ongoing campaign to end violence against women and men, and each of the five-a-side players signed their pledge.

Speaking of why they decided to become involved, Robert Scullion, Student Engagement Officer at City of Glasgow College, explained: “We wanted to get Glasgow’s colleges together with sport to support White Ribbon Scotland and tackle gender-based violence.

"This was an opportunity to teach young people the message that any type of violence against anybody isn’t tolerated.

"We have a responsibility to make sure people are aware of this type of campaign. It was a fantastic event and we hope to host more like this in future.”

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Johanna Thompson, Student President at Glasgow Clyde College added: “Glasgow’s three colleges came together in association with White Ribbon Scotland to get as many people as possible to sign the pledge to say they won’t commit, condone or stay silent about gender-based violence.

"It’s been great to get everyone involved and to have Glasgow’s three colleges collaborate for this cause.”

It was Team Clean Up from City of Glasgow College who won the tournament and took home the cup. 

Davy Thompson, Campaign Director for White Ribbon Scotland, said: “We’re pleased to be working with all three Glasgow colleges now in addressing violence against women.

"Events like the regional football tournament draw attention to the issues and raises awareness in a friendly, competitive way.”

The event was organised by the colleges’ student associations and supported by Glasgow Colleges’ Regional Board and held on May 26 at PowerLeague Glasgow. 

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Martin Boyle, Executive Director of Glasgow Colleges’ Regional Board, said: “We want to thank Glasgow’s three colleges and everyone involved in organising, supporting and participating in this fantastic collaborative event, in support of a very important cause.”

Glasgow Kelvin College’s Student President, Lauren McLaren, spoke of how important it was for the colleges in Glasgow to come together and tackle issues that are being faced by students.

She added: “By collaborating there is an opportunity to tackle issues that face Glasgow's students and promote positive change.

"The regional football tournament was a brilliant opportunity for the three colleges in Glasgow to be involved in a competitive sporting event, feel part of the wider student community and learn about the important cause we are supporting.

"Nothing changes if it isn't challenged and by signing the pledge you are acknowledging and challenging the problem.”

To find out more about White Ribbon Scotland, click here