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What is the Day of Pink?
April 11th marks the International Day of Pink. It is a day where communities across the country, and across the world, can unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop homophobic, transphobic & all forms of bullying.
The International Day of Pink was started in Nova Scotia when 2 straight high school students saw a gay student wearing a pink shirt being bullied. The 2 students intervened, but wanted to do more to prevent homophobic & transphobic bulling. They decided to purchase pink shirts, and a few days later got everyone at school to arrive wearing pink, standing in solidarity. The result was that an entire school stopped homophobic & transphobic bullying.
The message was clear: anyone can bully, any can be victimized by bullying, but together we can stop it.
Each year on the second Wednesday of April, millions of people wear pink to remember that positive actions make a difference. And that the change starts with each one of us.
In British Columbia, the Day of Pink 2012 is celebrated on February 29. Check out this link from the British Columbia Teachers' Federation for more information.
Be a DayofPink Ambassadors
- Wear pink on April 11, 2012!
- Register as an individual or group (and win cool prizes!)
- Get Free Resources or Order Supplies and T-shirts!!
- Find out more about activities you can do in your school, community, business or organization.
- Learn about the causes of discrimination and what you can do to solve this problem.
- Become a Day of Pink Ambassador
DayofPink Ambassadors
Do you think you could be the lead on the DayofPink in your school, organization or community? Why not become an Official DayofPink Ambassador? DayofPink Ambassadors are regional volunteers who act to spread the word about the DayofPink, distribute resources and support local initiatives. Email us at: Info@DayOfPink.org
Why should you participate?
Have you ever seen a friend hurt because of discrimination? Have you been hurt yourself? Discrimination comes in many forms including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, agism and anti-semitism just to name a few. These social diseases create barriers, bullying, harassment, hate and violence. No one should have to experience the negativity created by discrimination. DayofPink is more than just a symbol of a shared belief in celebrating diversity - it's also a commitment to being open minded, accepting differences and learning to respect each other.
Other days of action
Spirit Day (oct 20)
Trans Day of Rememberance (nov 20)
International Day against Homophobia (may 17)