What is the Blue Ribbon Campaign?
In the spring of 1989, a Virginia grandmother began the Blue Ribbon Campaign as a tribute to her grandson. The 3-year-old died at the hands of his mother’s abusive boyfriend. The Blue Ribbon Campaign is a memorial to children who have been touched by abuse and neglect, and a reminder that everyone has a job to do to prevent the maltreatment of children.
The Blue Ribbon Campaign was organized by the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) in the interest of protecting the rights of bloggers on the Internet. The foundation is a donor-funded non-profit organization that was started in 1990 to protect free speech, privacy, and consumer rights on the Internet. The EFF’s activities include public education, political activism, and extensive litigation. Supporters of the Blue Ribbon Campaign believe that bloggers have the right to blog anonymously if they choose. They should be able to blog about their views on political elections or workplace activities without fear of persecution. According to the Blue Ribbon Campaign, the freedom of expression is a vital part of life in a democratic society. Since blogging is a communication method that encourages interaction, supporters of the blue ribbon campaign believe that bloggers must be protected from liability for third-party comments left on their blogs. The EFF feels that the federal immunity for
The Blue Ribbon Campaign is a national initiative to support the work of the United Nations Association in Canada and promote international cooperation, peace and humanitarianism. It also promotes the concept that peace is in each of our hands. What does the Blue Ribbon symbolize? The Blue Ribbon has been identified as the International Symbol for Peace. People who choose to wear the ribbon demonstrate their commitment to the values on which the UN was founded, show their support for peaceful resolution to local and global challenges, and display their pride for Canada’s international reputation as a peacekeeping and peacebuilding nation. Where are Blue Ribbons being distributed? Blue Ribbons are being distributed at every Canada Post outlet in Canada – over 7000 outlets in total. How much does a Blue Ribbon cost? There is no specific price attached to the ribbons. We ask that individuals who take a ribbon make a donation that is within their means. What if I want to make a tax receipt
