Pink Shirt Day has grown into a global movement, starting when a group of students stood up for a classmate who was being bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. Unfortunately, bullying is still a big issue in schools, workplaces, homes, and online, so it’s important for all of us to come together to spread kindness and stand up for those who need it most. At UBC, we are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, respectful and vibrant place to work and learn.
The School of Population and Public Health encourages you to join this Pink Shirt Day 2025, and support this year’s theme “Let Kindness Grow”. Whether you wear a pink shirt, download a pink Zoom background, or find your own way to get involved, your participation helps raise awareness about the harmful effects of bullying. It also reminds us of the importance of sharing kindness, compassion, and empathy wherever we are—at work, school, or home. By simply wearing a pink shirt, people all around the world unite to celebrate a world without bullying.
Support for faculty and staff:
If you are facing challenges and want to speak with someone, you can access confidential counseling services via the UBC Employee and Family Assistance Program.
UBC’s extended health benefits plan covers 100% of the reasonable and customary charges for licensed psychologists, social workers or registered clinical counsellors, up to $3,000 for each person per benefit year (includes counselling services and psychological testing). Additional information can be found on the extended health benefits page.
Additional resources
There are some great resources and services we have available to support our employees and to help create a psychologically healthy workplace. To view a list of resources, read the Let Kindness Grow article on the HR website.