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Global Organizations are Turning the World Purple for #SpiritDay<\/b><\/p>\n

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Spirit Day purple is spreading around the globe. What began as an action by a single Canadian teenager, Brittany McMillan, has expanded into a global phenomenon with organizations and influencers around the world posting for Spirit Day.<\/p>\n

Check out a sampling of some of the global organizations and influencers who are going purple for Spirit Day.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Today we\u2019ve turned our entire site purple to celebrate @glaad<\/a>\u2019s #SpiritDay<\/a> and to take a bold stand against all types of bullying. Check it out here: t.co\/F1wLD2qr8u<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/576T6bwZSg<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ditch the Label (@DitchtheLabel) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Following a string of high-profile suicide deaths of gay<\/a> teens<\/a> in 2010, @glaad<\/a> – a US based NGO which does media monitoring & attempts to rewrite the script for LGBT acceptance implemented #SpiritDay<\/a>. t.co\/iBoVN0XbsT<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 WE-Change (@WEChangeJA) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Today, 18th of October 2018, is Spirit Day; an annual LGBTQ awareness day observed on the third Thursday in October. Started in 2010 it was initially created in response to a rash of widely publicized bullying-related suicides of gay<\/a> school students in 2010. #lgbt<\/a> #spiritday<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/lJ49vMDQch<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 PRIDE IN LAW (@prideinlaw) October 17, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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XJTLU Diversity Association went purple! #spiritday #spiriyday2018 #gopurple @glaad<\/a><\/p>\n

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Hoy 18 de octubre de 2018 en el d\u00eda del #SpiritDay<\/a>\u2060 \u2060 @glaad<\/a> ponte “Morado” contra el #bullying<\/a> y el acoso escolar\u00a0\u00a0 t.co\/8r9Oz5Anij<\/a> #SpiritDay<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/0zb6O6NRDW<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 OrgulloLGBT\u00ae 46k (@OrgulloLGBT) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Spirit Day is October 18th!
Each year millions go purple on Spirit Day to stand against bullying in support of LGBTQ youth. Help make every day Spirit Day by taking the pledge against bullying. To know visit; t.co\/MUoAZu4AH6<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 tbafoundation (@tbafoundations) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Support LGBTQ+ youth and take a stand against bullying by wearing purple on October 18. Let’s work towards safer and more inclusive schools for LGBTQ+ students.#SpiritDay<\/a> #SpiritDay2018<\/a> @GLAAD<\/a> t.co\/f28uckQsFt<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 UP Babaylan (@upbabaylan) October 17, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#SpiritDay<\/a> is a means of speaking out vs LGBTQ bullying & standing w\/ LGBTQ youth who disproportionately face bullying & harassment everyday.\u2070<\/p>\n

On Oct 18, PANTAY affirms its solidarity w\/ LGBTQ youth & takes part in the largest anti-bullying campaign in the world. #PANTAYtayo<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/KqTOBGAsDF<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 PANTAY (@PANTAYPilipinas) October 17, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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#SpiritDay<\/a> tomorrow!<\/p>\n

Remember to wear purple if you can. Let’s take a stand against bullying of LGBTIQ+ Youth pic.twitter.com\/9CxTr9GzbD<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 DA LGBTIQ+ (@DA_LGBTI) October 17, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Tomorrow, I will join @glaad<\/a> – will you join us & take a stand against bullying and support #LGBTQ<\/a> youth by going purple for #SpiritDay<\/a> on October 18: t.co\/E5ftfqVzus<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Dr. Frank Mugisha (@frankmugisha) October 17, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Please join Sexual Minorities Uganda and @glaad<\/a> tomorrow 18th October as we observe #SpiritDay<\/a> in standing up against bullying of LGBTI people around the world. @frankmugisha<\/a> @Opimva<\/a> @DBakuraira<\/a> @KashaJacqueline<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sexual Minorities Uganda | SMUG (@SMUG2004) October 17, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Take a stand against bullying and support #LGBTQ<\/a> youth by going purple for #SpiritDay<\/a> on October 18: t.co\/hj2rP0U2XN<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2014 Anti-Cyberbullying Uganda (@cybersecurityug) October 17, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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We’ve all gone purple for #SpiritDay<\/a> to speak out against LGBTQ bullying and stand in solidarity with LGBTQ youth RT and follow our friends at @glaad<\/a> to show your support pic.twitter.com\/PiDhYXTpNV<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 LGBT Foundation (@LGBTfdn) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Nobody should feel victimised for being who they are, and so today we go purple for #SpiritDay<\/a> in solidarity with LGBTQ youth
Let your voice be heard on matters affecting all young people in Wales – register to vote in the Wales Youth Parliament: t.co\/cT7HaMgQ6y<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/jqWwc5EO5I<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Welsh Youth Parliament (@WelshYouthParl) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Join IGLTA in wearing purple on October 18th to show LGBTQ youth we’ve got their backs! Join us: t.co\/1OrfeLApN0<\/a> #intro<\/a> #spiritday<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 IGLTA (@IGLTA) October 17, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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As an @athleteally ambassador I’m joining @GLAAD and @AthleteAlly this #SpiritDay to stand against bullying. Go purple now with me glaad.org\/spiritday . . . LGBTQ youth deserve to be safe and supported in hallways, locker rooms, sports fields, and all spaces. . . . #bodybuilder #picofday #fitnessexpert #outathlete #equalityisateamsport #lgbtq #API #asian #vietnamese #lesbian #gay #asianamerican #asia #athleteally #fitnessauthor #sport #athlete #itgetsbetter #lgbt #vietpride #homophobia #transphobia #queerasia #filmstar #endbullying #comeoutforlgbt #glaad #HRC #newyork<\/a><\/p>\n

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I\u2019m on the @JhbPride<\/a> stage next Saturday, 27 October 2018. I hope to see you there! #MsParty<\/a> #JoburgPride<\/a> #Gay<\/a> #SpiritDay<\/a> #GayPride<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/Lde95t9vOb<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ms Party (@Olwee) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Portez du mauve pour le “Spirit Day”
Prenez position contre l’intimidation et soutenez les jeunes LGBTQ+<\/p>\n

Go purple for Spirit Day
Take a stand against bullying and support LGBTQ+ youth #SpiritDay<\/a> @glaad<\/a> @WipeHomophobia<\/a> #fierteMTL<\/a> #prideMTL<\/a> #montreal<\/a> #canada<\/a> #LGBTQ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/QI6riSkmuq<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Fiert\u00e9 MTL Pride (@FierteMTLPride) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Today is #SpiritDay<\/a> and we “go purple” to speak out against #LGBTQ<\/a> bullying. #PublicisSapient<\/a> stands strong with the LGBTQ youth, who face bullying and harassment much more frequently and seriously because of their identities. pic.twitter.com\/htUUKrU6YL<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 SapientRazorfish DE (@SRGermany_) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The @MexCultureDC<\/a> gladly joins #SpiritDay<\/a> and stands with #LGBTQ<\/a> youth, against bullying and harassment in their search of identity. Today October 18th, we wear purple. @EmbamexEUA<\/a> @ConsulMexWas<\/a> @IME_SRE<\/a> @glaad<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/7WBeXlnpvw<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Mexican Cultural Institute (@MexCultureDC) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Este Jueves 18 de Octubre de 2018 Ponte “Morado” contra la Discriminaci\u00f3n, \u00fanete a la jornada del #spiritday<\/a> para luchar contra el acoso escolar pic.twitter.com\/tXPuksraav<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 #Diversidad GayGuatemala (@GayGuatemala) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Today, we\u2019re joining @glaad<\/a> in their #SpiritDay<\/a> to stand against LGBTQ bullying in schools
Stand up for LGBTQ youth and take the pledge to go purple for #SpiritDay<\/a>\u00a0 t.co\/osMxrA2xFI<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/MDoKD1Sw4D<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Warwick Rowers (@warwick_rowers) October 18, 2018<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

About Spirit Day<\/strong><\/p>\n

Each year, millions go purple for GLAAD\u2019s Spirit Day<\/a> to support LGBTQ youth in a united stand against bullying. Spirit Day draws the participation of celebrities, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, and advocates around the world, all joining together to stand against bullying and support LGBTQ youth. Take the Spirit Day pledge to show LGBTQ youth you’ve got their backs at glaad.org\/spiritday<\/a>. Follow @GLAAD on Twitter<\/a>, Facebook<\/a>, and Instagram<\/a> to follow all the #SpiritDay action.<\/p>\n

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