What is the Day of Silence®?

The Day of Silence, a project of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), is a student-led day of action when concerned students, from middle school to college, take some form of a vow of silence to bring attention to the name-calling, bullying and harassment -- in effect, the silencing -- experienced by LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender) students and their allies.
 
Founded in 1996, the Day of Silence has become the largest single student-led action towards creating safer schools for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. From the first-ever Day of Silence at the University of Virginia in 1996, to the organizing efforts in over 8,000 middle schools, high schools, colleges and universities across North America in 2008, its textured history reflects its diversity in both numbers and reach.
 
Last year several high schools across Waterloo Region took part in their own Day of Silence.

What are you going to do to end the silence?

Get your Day of Silence supplies here , or contact OK2BME for free stickers and speaking cards.