When is Wear It Purple Day 2023 and what does it mean?
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Wear It Purple Day is an annual event held on the last Friday of August. The purpose of Wear It Purple Day is to celebrate diversity and show support for the LGBTQ+ community. Participants are encouraged to wear purple, a colour in the rainbow flag, and to show support for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
The event was first organised in 2010, and has since grown to become a global phenomenon. The event is especially important for younger members of the LGBTQ+ community, who may not have access to the same resources or support that older members of the community have. Wear It Purple Day is an opportunity for young people to come together, express their identity, and be supported by a community that accepts them for who they are.
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Wear It Purple Day is also an opportunity to raise awareness about LGBTQ+ issues. Many people are unaware of the discrimination and stigma that members of the LGBTQ+ community often face. By wearing purple, participants are sending a message that they stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community, and will not tolerate discrimination or hate.
Wear It Purple Day is a powerful way to show the LGBTQ+ community that they are valued, respected, and loved. It is a reminder that everyone is worthy of love and acceptance, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
When is Wear It Purple Day 2023?
Wear It Purple Day is celebrated annually on the last Friday of August.
In 2023, Wear It Purple Day will fall on Friday, 25 August 2023.
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How did Wear It Purple Day first start off?
Wear It Purple Day was founded in 2010 in Australia by two young people, Katherine Hudson and Scott Williams, who wanted to create a safe, visible space for LGBTQ+ youth to express themselves and feel accepted. Wear it Purple Day was created in response to the suicide of New Jersey teen Tyler Clementi.
The idea of Wear It Purple day was born from a Facebook event page that Katherine and Scott created in response to reports of rising homophobic bullying and discrimination in schools. The page quickly spread, with hundreds of people showing their support by wearing purple to school.
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Since its inception, Wear It Purple Day has grown to become an international movement that is celebrated in many countries around the world, including the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The day is now recognised as a symbol of solidarity and the fight against discrimination and bullying of LGBTQ+ youth.
What is the significance of Wear It Purple Day?
Wear It Purple Day is an annual event held to raise awareness of the discrimination, bullying and harassment faced by LGBTQ+ youths. This day is important to show support for the LGBTQ+ community and to acknowledge the work that needs to be done to ensure their rights are respected.
It is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity of gender and sexuality and to let people know they are not alone. It is also a way to stand up against discrimination and to start conversations about the importance of acceptance and inclusion. The event encourages people of all ages and backgrounds to wear purple and to share their stories of support and solidarity.
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It provides an opportunity for people to come together and to build a sense of community. Wear It Purple Day is a reminder that everyone should be treated with respect and be allowed to be who they are.
Other relevant LGBTQ+ awareness days
In addition to Wear It Purple Day, there are many other LGBTQ+ awareness periods throughout the year. These days help to raise awareness of the LGBTQ+ community and fight discrimination.
Check out these other relevant LGBTQ+ awareness days:
- Zero Discrimination Day 2023
- Day of Silence (US) 2023
- International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB) 2023
- Pride Month 2023
- Stonewall Riots Anniversary 2023
- National Coming Out Day 2023
- Human Rights Day 2023
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