International Transgender Day of Visibility

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2023 Date	31 March 2023
2024 Date	31 March 2024

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International Transgender Day of Visibility in 2023

Friday, 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.

Top Tweets for International Transgender Day of Visibility -

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March 31st is Transgender Day of Visibility - let's celebrate Indigenous trans peoples lives. It's also my 57th birthday, sharing the link below could be a present?! I've written a thread that's a plea to cis Indigenous writers and content creators to include us. #TGoV23 https://t.co/gMq3xv8fxY https://t.co/ziYrQFFaNG
— Prof Sandy O'Sullivan (Wiradjuri, trans they/them) (@sandyosullivan) March 30, 2023

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. Being your true self takes courage and today we celebrate your strength. We will continue to advocate for trans and gender diverse rights, and for a world where everyone can live without fear, discrimination or violence. https://t.co/ZeDTsjc6ZZ
— Senator Penny Wong (@SenatorWong) March 31, 2023

Transgender day of visibility. https://t.co/Zoo13kXOmf
— empress of the known universe.☕🏳️‍⚧️🐈🐔🥐🌈👜🎧 (@empresslovely69) March 31, 2023

International Transgender Day of Visibility Facts

According to the William Institute, in 2022, there are over 1.6 million adults who identify as transgender in the United States.
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 Pew Research Center, in 2022, about 5% of young adults in the U.S. say their gender is different from their sex assigned at birth.

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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)