Echoes of Resistance. Echoes of Recognition. Echoes of Change.

Every second Wednesday in April, millions wear pink to stand against bullying, discrimination, and hate. But this year, we’re not just standing—we’re listening.

Day of Pink 2026 invites you to explore ECHO—a theme that calls us to tune in to the voices of queer and trans communities, past and present. These are the voices that dared to speak up, to love out loud, to resist, and to reshape the law. Their courage continues to echo through every right we hold, every story we tell, and every change still to come.

✨ ECHO Honours Two Anniversaries:

📚 25 Years Since Little Sisters Bookstore v. Canada

In 2000, Vancouver’s Little Sisters Book & Art Emporium won a landmark Supreme Court case after years of having their shipments censored by Canada Customs. Their stand exposed the deep bias in how queer and trans literature was labeled “obscene.”

This case wasn’t just about books. It was about the right to be seen, to be heard, and to access the stories that shape who we are.

Watch our short documentary 🎥 (launching Sept 2025) and explore our curriculum tools 📚.

⚖️ 25 Years Since the Modernization of Benefits and Obligations Act

Also in 2000, the federal government passed a sweeping law that changed over 60 federal statutes to recognize same-sex couples for pensions, taxes, and more.

It wasn’t full marriage equality—but it was a massive leap toward legal recognition, dignity, and protection.

Watch our short documentary 🎥 (launching Sept 2025) and explore our curriculum tools 📚.

🔄 Join the Movement

🌈 Get your free ticket for the ECHO Tour Reserve your tickets now for events of reflection, joy, and powerful voices. Featuring: Adrienne Rosen • AJ Dolman • Kate Krug • Khashayar Mohammadi • Libby Davies • Schuyler Smith • Veronica Merryfield • and many more!

📚Day of Pink Campaign Kit: Download Posters, social media graphics, and more!

👕 Wear the message: Order your ECHO T-shirts and limited-edition apparel by 2SLGBTQIA+ artists, including returning artists Kendall Gender and Astro Scoville.

💖 Support Free Programming

We offer over 500 FREE workshops, 50 day-long events, and digital resources for schools and communities.

🎁 Make a donation to keep our programming accessible, affirming, and action-driven.

📅 Day of Pink Gala: Save the date, April 8, 2026 | 🕕 6 PM | 📍 Toronto Reference Library

💬 Join the conversation online.
Use @intldayofpink (insta) #DayOfPink2026 and #EchoOfChange to share your story, your voice, your legacy.

Together, let’s make sure the echoes of justice, love, and resistance are never silenced.

ECHO: Day of Pink 2025–26

why this matters.

united we stand a chance.

April 8, 2026 is the International Day of Pink!

Discrimination takes many shapes, whether it’s based on race, age, disabilities, gender, or sexuality. The 2SLGBTQIA+ community is no stranger to the bullying and violence that stem from hateful beliefs. While progress has been made towards removing these social barriers from our society, discrimination still persists. So, every year, on the second Wednesday of April, we urge people around the world to put on a pink shirt and stand in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to continue fighting for equality and acceptance.

why act now.

love over hate.

Whether it’s in Canada or beyond, we need to stand up against hateful beliefs to keep the clock from turning backwards on our efforts towards establishing equality for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. It’s time now to educate the future generation to not repeat history, demand more of our politicians and policy makers, and participate in creating real change through real effort.

International Day of Pink has one purpose, to create a more inclusive and diverse world. We do this by encouraging young people to challenge social norms, ask more of their educators, and stand up against bullying towards their 2SLGBTQIA+ peers. Over the years we have worked with countless educators, politicians and organizations around Canada to spread this message and create young activists for this mission. We hope to continue this work and reach more communities with every passing year. We can only do this with your support and involvement. So please consider sharing our work, wearing our merch, donating to our cause, and joining our movement in any way you can.

why we need you.

every cause needs a champion.