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Day of Action

The SAAM Day of Action is April 2, 2024. Learn how you can get involved!

The first Tuesday of every April is the SAAM Day of Action. The Day of Action is an opportunity to start off the month with highly visible and coordinated actions. It’s the perfect opportunity to plan an event, post SAAM-related social media content, or participate in the #30DaysofSAAM Instagram challenge. You can also find your own way to get involved on April 2nd. 

Sign up and add the SAAM Day of Action Facebook Event to your calendar.

Wear Teal on the Day of Action

Chances are someone in your life is a survivor of sexual harassment, assault, or abuse, even if they have never shared their story with you. Show your support for survivors of sexual harassment and abuse by wearing teal — the color of sexual violence prevention — on April 2nd and post a selfie to Twitter or Instagram using #SAAM2024. By wearing teal, you are signaling that you support survivors and are a safe person to talk to if they need to reach out. 

More Ways to Get Involved 

  • Spread the word on social media: Check out social media guidance, graphics, and gifs to help make your voice heard.
  • Change your Zoom background: Choose from four #BuildingConnectedCommunities inspired designs. 
  • Participate in the #30DaysofSAAM on Instagram: The prompt for April 2nd is, SAAM Day of Action Wear teal and share a group or individual photo. Be sure to cross-post on other social media pages using #SAAM."
  • Donate to your local rape crisis center or an organization that provides services to survivors in your area. You can also consider supporting NSVRC’s work to create safer communities and help survivors. 

Check out our SAAM 2024 social media guidance and tips here. 

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) Key Dates: April 2024

April observances also include Child Abuse Prevention Month, Autism Acceptance Month, Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Women’s Equal Pay Day, Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW, Earth Day and more. Although these happenings are not specifically coordinated as a part of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, sexual abuse, assault, and harassment intersect with various issues and topics.