Denim Day April 30 th
Denim Day is an annual event held on the last Wednesday of April to raise awareness about sexual violence, victim-blaming, and harmful misconceptions surrounding assault. It began in 1999 as a response to a controversial ruling by the Italian Supreme Court, which overturned a rape conviction based on the argument that the victim’s tight jeans implied consent. Why Denim? The ruling sparked outrage, leading **women in the Italian Parliament** to wear jeans in protest. Inspired by this movement, the organization **Peace Over Violence** launched **Denim Day** to encourage people to wear denim as a **visible statement against sexual violence and victim-blaming**.
How to Participate: Wear denim to show solidarity with survivors.
Engage in educational discussionsn about sexual violence prevention. Support organizations working to end victim-blaming and assault.
Denim Day is now recognized worldwide, making it one of the longest-running sexual violence prevention campaigns.
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