Day of (No) Silence
The GLSEN Day of (No) Silence is a national student-led demonstration where LGBTQ+ students and allies all around the country—and the world— protest the harmful effects of harassment and discrimination of LGBTQ+ people in schools.
Every April, students would go through the school day without speaking, ending the day with Breaking the Silence rallies and events to share their experiences during the protest and bring attention to ways their schools and communities can become more inclusive. For those who may not feel safe or comfortable speaking out, the option of participating in a silent protest remains available. This ensures that everyone can contribute to the movement in a manner that aligns with their comfort level.
Each year, the Alliance provides Day of (No) Silence kits to registered GSAs throughout the state containing IL-specific resources, locally developed Day of (No) Silence swag, and curricular materials developed by the Alliance’s Youth Committee. Registration for the kits opens in coordination with our Annual Youth Leadership Summit every January.
For more information on Day of (No) Silence, and for GLSEN-produced resources, please visit www.dayofsilence.org.
