International Day of Transgender Visibility

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AKA NameAño Nuevo
HashtagsCompiled on#TDOV, #TransDayOfVisibility, #TDOV2023
Related Hashtags#Transgender, #TransRightsAreHumanRights, #Trans
2023 Date31 March 2023
International Transgender Day of Visibility

International Day of Transgender 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.

International Day of Transgender 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.

International Day of Transgender 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)

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