March 31st: International Transgender Day of Visibility
Today is the International Transgender Day of Visibility!
The International Transgender Day of Visibility is a day for empowerment and getting the recognition the trans community deserves! It is also a day to show support for the trans community. It aims to bring attention to the accomplishments of trans people around the globe while fighting cissexism and transphobia by spreading knowledge of the trans community. [Source].
This years theme: More Than Visibility
The theme aims to recognise that whilst visibility can be used as a vital tool for transgender justice, visibility alone is not enough to bring transgender liberation. Some people experience violence due to their visibility and some others dont want to be visible. Therefore, we must also take action against transphobia worldwide!
Here are discussions you can take part in for this day:
Adult side
Discussion: Gender Identity and Expression led by @mscoxie
Location: LGBTQ+ Support
Time: 3pm EDT / 8pm BST
Discussion: Transgender led by @XiTalksSoft
Location: LGBTQ+ Support
Time: 7pm EDT / 12am BST
Teen side
Discussion: Transgender led by @conbon
Location: LGBTQ+ Support
Time: 8pm EDT / 1am BST
[Convert to more time zones here]
Here are various things you can take a look at:
Listener Support Guide: Trans* and Gender Diverse People [listener-only]
Information: Read this guide for help on how to handle chats on trans* and gender diverse issues.
Forum Section: Gender / Trans* Support Community
Information: Reach out, ask questions and share with the trans* community.
Forum Post: Labels for Gender Identities/Alignments
Information: Learn and be introduced to terms related to gender identity and gender expression.
Forum Post: On Gender Identity and Respect [listener-only]
Information: Learn a little about gender identity and how to respect guests and members on theirs.
TED Talks: A collection of talks on transgender
Here are various forum threads you can get involved with:
Forum Post: What are your favourite or most helpful trans resources?
Information: Share what resources you have found beneficial for various trans issues.
Forum Post: When did you first realise that you may be trans*?
Information: Share your experience in realising your gender identity.
Forum Post: Inspirational Stories and Role models in the Trans* and Gender Diverse Community
Information: Share stories and introduce people who have inspired or encouraged you.
Forum Post: How to be an ally to a Trans* friend
Information: Share your tips or resources on how to be an ally.
Forum Post: What is a unique trans problem you have faced?
Information: Share what issues you have encountered as a trans person.
Here is various feed activity you can get involved with:
Feed activity: Let it be known that you are here and your identity is valid.
Feed activity: Express yourself as a member or ally of the trans community!
Feed activity: Share your trans role models or stories that have inspired you.
Hashtags: #MoreThanVisibility #TransDayOfVisibility #TransgenderAwareness #Transgender #Trans
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@QuickJazz
Thank you. Very informative. I finished a chat with a Trans person sometime back, without knowing the significance of today :(
@QuickJazz what's the times GMT?
GMT is one hour behind BST (British Summer Time) @Tueri1 !
@QuickJazz Its BST time now oops I forgot its summer
Shared on 7 Cups social media!! Love this!
OMGOMGOMGOMG I AM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW
I forgot this day was even a thing. That said, sometimes I feel like visibility is a bad thing x-x
Awesome!!!!
yes it is
