March 31 – Trans Day of Visibility

International Transgender Day of Visibility - Camp Kintail

March 31st is Trans Day of Visibility which is a day dedicated to celebrating trans people and raising awareness to the discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide. For more information about how you can be a better LGBTQ2IA+ ally  check out this pdf: Guide-to-Being-an-Ally-to-Transgender-and-Nonbinary-Youth.

The guide includes:

  • The difference between sex and gender
  • Basics of gender — identity, expression, and perception
  • Forms of address that show respect (names, pronouns, honorifics)
  • Helpful tips to increase understanding
  • Common mistakes and what to do if you’ve made one