Pink Shirt Day

We are joining the movement to Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora – Speak up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying! Will you join us? 

Celebrated annually around the globe, Pink Shirt Day began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying, after a peer was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. In Aotearoa, Pink Shirt Day works to create schools, workplaces, communities and whānau where everyone feels safe, valued and respected.

On Pink Shirt Day, Aotearoa comes together to take a stand against bullying and celebrate diversity in all its forms by supporting schools, workplaces, and communities to be safe, supportive, welcoming, and inclusive of all.

Did you know Aotearoa has the third-highest rate of school bullying out of 36 OECD countries, that one in 10 workers feels discriminated against, harassed, or bullied at work and that our rainbow (LGBTQIA+) communities face even higher rates of bullying?  Studies show people who are bullied are more likely to experience mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts.

We encourage you to wear pink to show that you are taking a stand against bullying. If you needed any more incentive, head to Cafe 1894, The Foundry or Nuts and Bolts with a mate, and if you’re wearing pink and you’ll be eligible to buy one get one free on all coffees!

Catch UCSA Exec on C Block Lawn from 11:30am for some pink goodies and a cosy place to chill out and have a yarn.