Pink Shirt Day recognized at University of Lethbridge

Wednesday was Pink Shirt Day, also known as Anti-Bullying Day, and the University of Lethbridge hosted events to mark the occasion.

Wednesday was Pink Shirt Day, also known as Anti-Bullying Day.

The University of Lethbridge hosted events to mark the occasion.

Sexual Violence Support and Education set up a booth to meet with students.

Students were able to learn about what makes for a healthy relationship and red flags to watch for.

Most anti-bullying campaigns are targeted at younger students.

But university staff knows bullying or similar behaviours can happen at any age.

“I think sometimes people forget that, as we get older, some of these problematic issues remain,” said Leah Webster, sexual and gender-based violence prevention co-ordinator.

“So the more we can talk about healthy relationships, having consent, being a good friend, spreading kindness and what each individual can do personally to change that, it contributes to a happier, healthier campus, specifically, and community as a whole.”

Pink Shirt Day is also part of the university’s Sexual Violence Awareness Week.

Events will be held on campus for the next two days.