The classic film “Mean Girls” said it best: “On Wednesdays, we wear pink.” Pink Shirt Day 2023 is officially kicking off this Wednesday; here’s everything you need to know.
Inspired by a simple act of kindness in a small Nova Scotian town, Pink Shirt Day has bloomed from its humble origins in 2007 into a global movement against bullying. The tradition is now being practiced in over 25 countries and has even been recognized by the UN.
“Pink Shirt Day is a reminder to everyone that it’s not cool to victimize people for any reason — the colour of their skin, their abilities, their heritage, background, culture, religion, how they look and how they identify,” said Andy Telfer, Executive Director of the WITS Program Foundation, an organization that teaches children strategies to manage discrimination and bullying.
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