Proud to support peaceovrviolnce at LA City Hall for denimday 💜 April is #sexualassaultawareness month. One in five women and one in 71 men will be raped at some point in their lives. Denim Day, founded in Los Angeles, California (inspired by events in Italy), and now acknowledged in several places worldwide, takes place on the last Wednesday of April. This day of action and awareness is an event in which people are encouraged to wear denim to combat victim blaming and educate others about sexual violence. The day comes following a high profile Italian rape trial where the survivor was blamed for her rape because of she was wearing tight jeans. In protest and solidarity, individuals are encouraged to wear denim to combat the idea that rape and sexual violence are the fault or responsibility of survivors. The ruling was overturned in 2008. #denimday #useyourvoice