International Day of Pink

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2023 Date	April 12, 2023
2024 Date	April 10, 2024

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International Day of Pink in 2023

Wednesday, Apr 12

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International Day of Pink History

International Day of Pink seeks to create a more inclusive and diverse world. This day encourages people to challenge social norms, ask more questions of educators, and stand up against bullying. It further aims to show solidarity with the LGBTQ community by encouraging everyone to wear a pink shirt.

International Day of Pink was founded in 2007 by the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD). This day was inspired by two students, David Shepherd and Travis Price. They encouraged their school to all wear pink as a sign of solidarity and to stand against bullying. This day is observed annually on the second Wednesday in April.

Top Tweets for International Day of Pink -

Updated 03:19

Toronto students protest against the International Day of Pink drag queen performance in school today. You can see one of the counter-protesters hiding his identity with an antifa flag on his back. Full report soon by @themenzoid and @lincolnmjay https://t.co/OixkesAIc1 https://t.co/EC3NXL99V0
— Efrain Flores Monsanto 🇨🇦🚛 (@realmonsanto) April 12, 2023

International Day of Pink represents authenticity, allyship, and courage. Today we wear pink, as it presents an opportunity to discuss and show allyship by standing in solidarity with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in its continued fight for equity and acceptance. https://t.co/GZqcm5ZlDH
— Peel District School Board (@PeelSchools) April 12, 2023

Hold on. There was a protest today. At a school. In Ontario. Because the school was celebrating the International Day of Pink. Let that sink in. #OntEd
— Jamie Mitchell (@realJ_Mitchell) April 12, 2023

International Day of Pink Facts

The theme for International Day of Pink in 2022 was lets Represent!.
According to the American Society for the Positive Care of Children, in 2021, 28% of students in grades 6-12 experienced bullying, while 30% of students reported bullying others.
Day of pink helps bring awareness to stop discrimination against the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. 2SLGBTQIA+ is an acronym for 2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual.
According to Admissionsly, in 2021, 70% of LGBT students were bullied because of their sexuality.
According to national Centre Against Bullying, there are six different types of bullying:
1. Physical bullying
2. Verbal bullying
3. Relational bullying
4. Cyberbullying
5. Sexual bullying
6. Prejudicial bullying

In the News and Trending for International Day of Pink

Updated 03:19 April 12 is the International Day of Pink - Waterloo Region District School Board

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TDSB plans International Day of Pink celebrations

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International Day of Pink

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Statement by Minister Marci Ien on the International Day of Pink

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