BREAK THE STIGMA: GILO DAY 2025 🌍💙

Every August 8th, we unite to honor our incarcerated loved ones and remind them they are valued, supported, and deeply loved—no matter the distance between us.

SHARE YOUR VOICE! 📣

What does GILO Day mean to you? Record a brief video sharing your perspective and be featured in our community movement: [What does GILO Day mean to you?]

JOIN THE MOVEMENT

Nearly half of Americans have connections to someone incarcerated, yet this experience remains shadowed by stigma and judgment. Together, we can change this narrative!

How to participate:

1. Download our social media graphics below to share on your platforms
2. Use our ready-made caption or create your own personal message
3. Tag us so we can amplify your voice
4. Help others feel less alone in their journey

SAMPLE CAPTION:

Nearly half of Americans have a friend, family member, or loved one in jail or prison. Yet the experience of having an incarcerated loved one is still surrounded by stigma, judgment, and assumptions.

That's why I'm proud to honor my loved one on Global Incarcerated Loved One Day this year on August 8th. Join me in helping break the stigma of incarceration and remind our incarcerated loved ones that they are loved, supported and valued, even while behind bars. 🌍💙

#GILOD #GILODay #GlobalIncarceratedLovedOneDay #LoveNeverGivesUp #Pelipost

Your voice matters. Your story matters. By sharing, you help create a world where loving someone behind bars carries no shame—only strength, connection, and hope.