Browsing Day of SilenceMarch 29, 2013 The Day of Silence is Worth It: Carly’s StoryAs a middle school student, I faced many challenges trying to organize a Day of Silence event at my school. I faced resistance from school administrators and people in the community. In a perfect world, schools would recognize the need for events like the Day of Silence, as well as how important it is that students have [...] March 16, 2013 Get your Day of Silence gear today!Last month we launched our new store, making it easier for you to get gear for actions, reports and research, and fun swag to show off your support for GLSEN and safer schools. Now, Day of Silence is just a little more than a month away, so it’s time to start preparing! We have the [...] March 15, 2013 “Why silence?”“Why silence? Aren’t we trying to fight against silence?” Saad, a 2010-2011 GLSEN Student Ambassador, shares how silence on the Day of Silence is used as a powerful tool for direct action and social change: Are you participating? Make sure you’re registered so that we can support you and your school. Register today and join the [...] February 22, 2013 Why Register for Day of Silence 2013?The Day of Silence is approaching! On April 19, students around the world will take a vow of silence to draw attention to the bullying and harassment that too many LGBT students face each day. Student ambassador César Rodriguez created a video about why you should register. Check it out! Early registrants will get free [...] January 16, 2013 Save the Date: Day of Silence 2013Drumroll please… April 19, 2013 is the next Day of Silence, save the date! Click the image below to share it on your Facebook! or click here to send a tweet about it! Also, buy your merchandise early and save! T-shirts are on sale for 10% off at the GLSEN store now through February 15, 2013. April 25, 2012 Day of Silence is difficult — it’s supposed to beThis guest post by Emma Petersky looks at the Day of Silence and offers a challenge to organizers and participants alike. Last week was the Day of Silence. A few words to those who participated: This day is supposed to be difficult. You should struggle. You should be frustrated. This day is about being audacious, defiant [...] April 23, 2012 April 20, 2012 – A Day to RememberThe 17th annual Day of Silence was another record breaking year as students’ silence echoed through the hallways and classrooms of more than 9,000 schools in over 70 countries. And equally as remarkable was news that we were proud to break that very same day from our friends at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. In a statement [...] April 20, 2012 Day of Silence: Then & NowToday marks the 17th annual Day of Silence. We decided to take a look back at this event with such a rich history of student organizing, advocacy, and activism. Take a look at this video retrospective of Day of Silence then and now. Have you participated in Day of Silence in years past? Share some of [...] April 20, 2012 It’s Day of Silence 2012Goooood morning! The Day of Silence is finally here and we’re up bright and early with you to make this year a success! This year, students in every state, the District of Columbia, and nearly 60 countries are participating in events at their school for the Day of Silence! Join us in the action! We invite [...] April 19, 2012 Day of Silence is TOMORROW!The Day of Silence is tomorrow, April 20th, be prepared! Being a student and an organizer can be a lot! Frequently we hear from organizers who have been planning for the Day of Silence for weeks only to find themselves unprepared on the morning of their event. So, take the time this afternoon/evening to double [...] |
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