Unity Day (United States) Explained

Holiday Name: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

  1. Web site: PACER's National Bullying Prevention Center: Unity Day. 31 March 2020.
  2. Web site: October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month . StopBullying.gov . 10 May 2023 . en . 21 October 2020.
  3. News: Wear Orange if You Care: Wednesday is Unity Day. Moore. Jane. 14 October 2016. Daily Globe. 19 October 2016.
  4. News: October National Bullying Prevention Month. 13 October 2016. Independent. 19 October 2016.

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