#BlueUmbrellaDay has raised awareness of sexual violence against boys since 2021.

Now, a global campaign is pushing to make it an official UN-recognized day.

PACT supports the call to stand #UnitedForBoys — and for a safer world for every child.

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Over 2,254 people have already signed the petition to declare April 16th as Blue Umbrella Day! 🌍💙 Join us in raising awareness, promoting research, and fostering global solidarity. Sign the petition today and be part of the change! #BlueUmbrellaDay
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1 in 7 boys globally have experienced sexual violence. As we observe Blue Umbrella Day, it's crucial to address the systemic failures in protecting boys and we must demand action, write Zeny Rosales & Rita Panicker in an opinion piece published on Devex.

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Boys are often overlooked in sexual violence and struggle to get support. Across 22+ countries, 27+ organisations are breaking the stigma and advocating for prevention, healing, and care.

Join the movement 💙

#ProtectBoysBetter #BUD26 #FamilyForEveryChild

Today is #BlueUmbrellaDay ☂️ We're joining organisations around the world in calling for YOUR support to help protect boys from sexual violence.

Sign the petition to make April 16 an internationally recognised day to protect boys and young men from SV ❤️ familyforeverychild.org/bud-signatur...

Boys are often invisible victims of sexual exploitation. Shame, fear, and stereotypes keep many from reporting, being seen or believed.

Check out how PACT is investing in research on how trafficking affects boys here: www.wearepact.org/reports

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Every child deserves to grow up free from exploitation and harm.

This #BlueUmbrellaDay, we’re raising awareness of boys impacted by sexual violence—and the gaps in protection that must be addressed.

Prevention means leaving no one out.

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On Thursday, April 16 we invite you to join a panel discussion exploring what it takes to truly see, hear, and support boys.

Register here: www.changemakersforchildren.community/bud-26-panel...

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To this day, boys who have been experienced sexual violence remain largely underrepresented in data, policy, and even direct services.

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Every child should grow up free from fear, violence, and stigma.

Today is Blue Umbrella Day, the international day for the protection of boys from sexual violence.

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Today marks #BlueUmbrellaDay, a day to raise awareness of how to better care for boys and protect them from #sexualviolence.

ChildFund Alliance joins the global call to make #BlueUmbrellaDay on April 16 an official UN-recognized observance. By changing attitudes, we can better protect boys from sexual abuse, assault and exploitation.

Sign the petition today: www.blueumbrelladay.org

BLUE UMBRELLA DAY
Despite his general misanthropy, Ol’ Turnip Head is quick to defend innocent young boys against the worst of humanity who dare to bring their acts of filth to his cemetery.

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