International Transgender Day of Visibility

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Hashtags	#TransDayOfVisibility, #TDOV2121
Related Hashtags	#TransRightsAreHumanRights
2021 Date	March 31, 2021
2022 Date	March 31, 2022

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International Transgender Day of Visibility in 2021

Wednesday, Mar 31

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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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March 31 is Transgender Day of Visibility. Today we celebrate transgender people and raise awareness of the discrimination they face. #Transvisibilty #TDOV https://t.co/Mvwn7jGKlQ
— The OHRC (@OntHumanRights) March 31, 2021

Proclaiming March 31 as International Transgender Day of Visibility in Toronto. Today, we raise awareness about the continued discrimination faced by transgender people and commit ourselves to action to end transphobia. #TransDayOfVisibility https://t.co/j8zwDjjvi4
— John Tory (@JohnTory) March 31, 2021

One of Bungie's core values is wanting everyone to feel that their identity is welcome. Today, on International Transgender Day of Visibility, we'd like to share the efforts of another Bungie Inclusion Club: Trans at Bungie. 💠 https://t.co/mljxRSf5cP https://t.co/7zPkXupHaa
— Bungie (@Bungie) March 31, 2021

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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 progress, 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)