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| The '''purple ribbon''' is worn in support of the International Purple Ribbon Project to put an end to all interpersonal violence, such as violence against women. In ], it is sometimes worn on ], ] in memory of the ] committed by ] to denounce violence against women, as an alternate to the ].<ref></ref> | The '''purple ribbon''' is worn in support of the International Purple Ribbon Project to put an end to all interpersonal violence, such as violence against women. In ], it is sometimes worn on ], ] in memory of the ] committed by ] to denounce violence against women, as an alternate to the ].<ref></ref> | ||
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- This article is about the antiviolence organization. For the Hip-Hop record label currently run by Big Boi of OutKast, see Purple Ribbon Records
The purple ribbon is worn in support of the International Purple Ribbon Project to put an end to all interpersonal violence, such as violence against women. In Canada, it is sometimes worn on December 6, National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in memory of the École Polytechnique massacre committed by Marc Lépine to denounce violence against women, as an alternate to the white ribbon.
The color purple for the Arnold Chiari Malformation ribbon and the zipperhead attachment were chosen for specific symbolic reasons.
The name "Zipperhead" is a term of endearment commonly used by patients in reference to themselves as the Chiari surgical incision on the back of the head and neck resembles a zipper. The support and unconditional love shared among members of the Chiari Community is unequaled. We strive to educate diagnosed members, their family and friends, doctors, those searching for a diagnosis and the general public.
The color purple was chosen because it is the color of royalty and faith. Purple was also Joshua's favorite color, the Artist's (Haydee Clark) grandson. You may e-mail Haydee at Bleaueyes7@aol.com
As a Chiari patient, Joshua did not receive the proper medical care for his condition in a timely fashion due to the lack of knowledge in the medical community about Chiari. Due to this lack of care, his life was severely compromised.
His story may be read at: http://www.pressenter.com/~chip/joshua.htm
Purple Ribbons, as well as red roses, are symbols to raise awareness of Cystic Fibrosis.
In Beatles internet fan circles, it is also worn in memory of John Lennon.
At county and state fairs in the United States, a purple ribbon is the award for placing seventh in a contest.
The purple ribbon is also worn by neo-pagans worldwide to stand up against religious intolerance and to create awareness regarding various pagan denominations such as Wicca and Goddess worshippers.
Since 1994 the purple ribbon has been used by IGHA/HorseAid to protest horse slaughter.
References
- International Purple Ribbon Project
- Fellowship of the Earth - Fight the Fear. A pagan awareness group
- Pagan Pride Day
- IGHA/HorseAid
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