Unity Day (United States)
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| Unity Day | |
|---|---|
| Type | National |
| Significance | Anti-bullying, bullying awareness, solidarity with victims of bullying |
Unity Day, the signature event of National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month (observed in the United States on third or fourth Wednesday of October[1]),[2] has been recognized in the United States since 2011. To participate in Unity Day, individuals, schools, communities, and businesses wear or share orange to unite for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion to prevent students being bullied.[3] One in five school-age children report being bullied at school.[4]
References
- ^ "PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center: Unity Day". Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ^ "October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month". StopBullying.gov. 21 October 2020. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ^ Moore, Jane (14 October 2016). "Wear Orange if You Care: Wednesday is Unity Day". Daily Globe. Retrieved 19 October 2016.
- ^ "October National Bullying Prevention Month". Independent. 13 October 2016. Retrieved 19 October 2016.