International Transgender Day of Visibility

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Hashtags	#TransDayOfVisibility
Related Hashtags	#Tdov, #Transgender, #BeSeen
2021 Date	31 March 2021
2022 Date	31 March 2022

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International Transgender Day of Visibility in 2021

Wednesday, 31 Mar

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International Transgender Day of Visibility History

International Transgender Day of Visibility seeks to raise awareness about the work that is still needed to save trans lives. This day aims to recognize the accomplishments and achievements of transgender and non-conforming people. The Trans Student Educational Resources website emphasizes that this day is one for empowerment and acknowledgement.

International Transgender Day of Visibility was established in 2010 by the head of Transgender Michigan, Rachel Crandall. Crandall founded the day to celebrate the trans community and transgender people’s successes. This day is observed annually on March 31st.

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Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, an annual event dedicated to celebrating the trans community & raising awareness of discrimination faced by trans people. We recognise the valuable contributions of the trans community to our society, & world. #TDOV #TDOV2020 https://t.co/4adtwzkxrp
— ATSISUQ (@atsisuq) March 30, 2020

Today (31 March) is International Transgender Day of Visibility. It is a day to recognise the importance, significance and challenges of being Trans and Gender Diverse. https://t.co/sOx58NFNjE
— Rainbow Crows (@crows_rainbow) March 30, 2020

On International Transgender Day of Visibility, we honor the pride, power and resilience of the trans and non-binary community around the world. 💙💗⚪ #TransDayOfVisibility https://t.co/EXDBKgDSkc
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) March 31, 2020

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5 Young Transgender Activists to Know on Trans Day of Visibility

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On Transgender Day of Visibility, GLAAD and Instagram launch #TransLoveStories IGTV and portrait series

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International Transgender Day of Visibility Facts

According to the human rights campaign, there are more than 2 million transgender people across the U.S.
According to the human rights campaign, 3 out of every 10 adults in the U.S personally know someone who is transgender.
According to the human rights campaign, support for trans rights increased from 25% in 2014 to 62% in 2019. Despite this progess, people in the trans community still face stigma. Days like International Transgender Day of Visibility help remove stigma and promote acceptance of trans people and the trans community.

International Transgender Day of Visibility Top Events and Things to Do

Browse trans-related infographics that target different questions or aspects within the trans community.
Learn about definitions and terms so that you may better familiarize yourself with queer and trans language. Tolerance comes from understanding. It requires effort and a willingness to accept change.
Better your understanding and empathy by watching a film or documentary that explores the lives of transgender people. Here are our suggestions:
Disclosure (2020)
Transhood (2020)
The True Adventures of Wolfboy (2019)