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Eating Disorders Action Day 2021 Theme: #EQUITY4EATINGDISORDERS

 Annually across the globe, June 2nd is “World Eating Disorders Action Day”.

A collective effort led by grassroots activists, volunteers, and over 200 organizations in 45 countries across the globe, organizations and activists will be hosting local live events, broadcast meetings, lighting buildings and landmarks the color purple, and will use social media to take action.

This year we expect even more policy action taken by governments and leaders to ensure caregivers receive support, health care workers and properly trained, and that affected people and families to get immediate, evidence based treatment.

Why is it that #Equity4EatingDisorders so important?

  • Worldwide, over 70 million people are estimated to be affected by an eating disorder, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and otherwise specified feeding eating disorders (OSFED)
  •  Eating disorders have the SECOND HIGHEST MORTALITY RATE of any psychiatric illness.
  • Eating Disorders affect people of all genders, sexual orientations, ages, socioeconomic class, abilities, races, and ethnic backgrounds. It is time to take action.
  • Good news! When treated EARLY and correctly, eating disorders have the highest and fastest recovery rate!

How to take action for World Eating Disorders Action Day, June 2, 2021:

1. #Equity4EatingDisorders

Countries can speak to: 1) Equity for addressing all forms of ED; 2) Equity in research and program funding; 3) Equity in access to treatment and recovery; and 4) Equity for marginalized and under represented groups

Follow conversation on social media. Use hashtags #Equity4EatingDisorders 

2. Follow the conversation 

Use the hashtags #Equity4EatingDisorders Share, re-post or retweet our downloadable graphics, or create a custom social media post sharing something meaningful to you.  Use any of our social media platforms!

3. Host or attend an event

Local events are being organized by advocates across the world. Find out what’s happening in your community and join in! Events will be posted on Facebook. Past events from year 2020 were posted here  http://www.worldeatingdisordersday.org/2020-events-2/ 

4. Donate to and Eating Disorder organization

Consider donating to your local Eating Disorder organization and support their work.  A list of our World Eating Disorders Action Day Participating Organizations can be found here http://www.worldeatingdisordersday.org/get-involved/participating-organisations/.

5. Discuss eating disorders.

Look at our messages and discuss them with your family, friends, school, or at your place of work. Through open, supportive dialogue, we can create change and break stigma!

Contact: worldeatingdisorderday@gmail.com