International Transgender Day of Visibility

International Transgender Day of Visibility - March 31

The transgender symbol

International Transgender Day of Visibility is an annual holiday occurring on March 31[1][2] dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. The holiday was founded by US-based transgender activist[3] Rachel Crandall of Michigan in 2009[4] as a reaction to the lack of LGBT holidays celebrating transgender people, citing the frustration that the only well-known transgender-centered holiday was the Transgender Day of Remembrance which mourned the loss of transgender people to hate crimes, but did not acknowledge and celebrate living members of the transgender community. The first International Transgender Day of Visibility was held on March 31, 2009.

In 2014, the holiday was observed by activists across the world — including in Ireland[5] and in Scotland.[6]

Social Media

In 2015, many transgender individuals participated in an online social media campaign on websites including Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and Instagram. Participants posted selfies, personal stories, and statistics regarding transgender issues and other related content to raise awareness and increase visibility.[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Nenshi proclaims Trans Day of Visibility". Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved April 4, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility". Human Rights Campaign. 31 March 2014. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  3. ↑ "A time to celebrate". The Hamilton Spectator. 27 March 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  4. ↑ Carreras, Jessica. "Transgender Day of Visibility plans erupt locally, nationwide". PrideSource. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
  5. ↑ "Trans* Education & Advocacy Protest RTE March 31st". Gaelick. 31 March 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  6. ↑ "Twitter / The_SSP_: The SSP stands in solidarity ...". 31 March 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2014.
  7. ↑ "These Trans People Are Taking Selfies To Celebrate Transgender Day Of Visibility". BuzzFeed LGBT. 31 March 2015. Retrieved 18 January 2016.

External links

Manila-born supermodel Geena Rocero takes the stage at a TED conference in New York City to come out as transgender on International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31, 2014.
Presenters on stage at the 2016 Trans Day of Visibility celebration in San Francisco.
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