‘International Transgender Day of Visibility’ celebrated on March 31

March 31, 2022 Priyanka Pandey World 0

“International Transgender Day of Visibility” is a day to appreciate all the accomplishments of the transgender community. This day is celebrated on March 31 to celebrate them and their achievements. Also, this day focus on the positive aspects of being a transgender. 

History of “International Transgender Day of Visibility”

Without a doubt, everyone knows that the transgender community face discrimination worldwide. They’ve been put through massive harassment and inequality in the workplace, society or schools. Rachel Crandall, a U.S.-based transgender activist, founded this day in 2009. For this reason, this day needs to raise awareness about discrimination among the masses. Till 2014, the activists of Ireland and Scotland celebrated this day. But in 2015, many trans people celebrated this day and participated in social media campaigns. Thus, the day went viral after everyone posted selfies and videos.

Celebrate “International Transgender Day of Visibility”

Read more on trans lives. Keep yourself updated with the knowledge about the community. Social media is powerful tool to raise awareness among people about the accomplishments of the trans community. Attend a public event, meet and greet people. Post a picture with what you learnt about them and their community. Celebrate your favourite transgender-centric art forms. In the view of this day, use social media platforms to make people aware of how transgender people have left a notable mark on the world. These points need significant attention.

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Why celebrating this day is important?

Being born transgender is not a crime. The most crucial point is that we should not hitch a negative implication to trans people. The negativity comes from the people who react to their status. This behaviour and environment can also affect the well-being of the community. This day is for celebrating the accomplishments and the services the community has provided to society. The another key point is that they contribute to society as much as cisgender people do.

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