denim day

Today marks Denim Day, a global initiative to raise awareness about sexual violence. Originating from a landmark 1992 Italian Supreme Court case, where victim-blaming attitudes led to a disturbing verdict, Denim Day underscores the need to challenge such harmful narratives. This powerful movement, ignited by women in the Italian Parliament, has since grown worldwide, symbolized by wearing denim to show support for survivors. Against the backdrop of ongoing conflict, this several-years-old image of a Ukrainian woman toiling on the seashore resonates deeply. In this context, Denim Day's message gains added poignancy: 'Do not blame others for your own wickedness and weakness.' This slogan goes well with the person-to-person as well as people-to-people approach. 🌍💙👖 #DenimDay #Blame #Photo #Ukraine #Russia