Julia Roberts Joins GLSEN’s Annual ‘Day Of Silence’ In Support Of Safe And Inclusive Schools Around The World

Julia Roberts is ready for a day of silence.

In support of GLSEN (the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network), the actress will participate in a day of no talking to spread awareness about the effects of the bullying and harassment of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning students in schools across the globe.

Roberts publicly supported the movement on Instagram, writing, “Nearly 8 in 10 #LGBTQ students experience verbal harassment in schools. Such harassment silences youth, preventing them from thriving in school.”

She added, “On Friday, April 12, thousands of students will join the #DayofSilence, the largest student-led national protest in support of safe and inclusive schools, supported by GLSEN.”

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Nearly 8 in 10 #LGBTQ students experience verbal harassment in school. Such harassment silences youth, preventing them from thriving in school. On Friday, April 12, thousands of students will join the #DayofSilence, the largest student-led national protest in support of safe & inclusive schools, supported by @GLSEN. You too can join in support of #dayofsilence by heading over to glsen.org/silence (link in bio)

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Joining Roberts in a day of silence are the ladies of “The View”, Jennifer Beals, Kerry Washington and Zoe Saldana.

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The #DayofSilence is Friday! Will you join us? Thank you @theviewabc for your support of LGBTQ+ students ***** #Repost @theviewabc • • • • • • Nearly 8 in 10 #LGBTQ students experience verbal harassment in school — such harassment silences youth, preventing them from thriving in school. On Friday, April 12, thousands of students will join the #DayofSilence, the largest student-led national protest in support of safe & inclusive schools, supported by @GLSEN This silent video is in support of #DayofSilence – we challenge everyone to make their own silent video — AND to challenge 3 more friends! #theviewabc

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Nearly 8 in 10 #LGBTQ students experience verbal harassment in school. This silences youth, preventing them from thriving in school. This Friday, April 12, thousands of students will join the #DayofSilence, the largest student-led national protest in support of safe & inclusive schools, supported by @GLSEN. Please show your support by clicking the link in my bio http://glsen.org/silence

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This silent video is in support of #DayofSilence – I respectfully challenge you to make your own silent video & donate $10 to @glsen at glsen.org/ Nearly 8 in 10 #LGBTQ students experience verbal harassment in school. Such harassment silences youth, preventing them from thriving in school. On Friday, April 12, thousands of students will join the #DayofSilence, the largest student-led national protest in support of safe & inclusive schools, supported by @glsen

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Nearly 8 in 10 #LGBTQ students experience verbal harassment in school. Such harassment silences youth, preventing them from thriving in school. On Friday, April 12, thousands of students will join the #DayofSilence, the largest student-led national protest in support of safe & inclusive schools, supported by @GLSEN. This silent video is in support of #DayofSilence – Please support and post your own video, or even donate $10 to @glsen – link in bio.

A post shared by Zoe Saldana (@zoesaldana) on Apr 9, 2019 at 5:58pm PDT