Transgender Day of Visibility is a day that celebrates people who are transgender or who comes under the trans umbrella. As well as increase awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.
Here are some blogs that young people have created on gender!
Here are other blogs to find out more about transgender visibility!
- Thousands of Transgender People Face Long Wait For Support
- Happiful Reads: The Trans Teen Survival Guide
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Trans day of visibility isn’t just to celebrate people who are transgender, it’s also for people to show their support and become an ally. Being an ally is important as it creates a safe space for those who are transgender.
Being an ally is about visibly and vocally standing up for the rights of others, calling out bias and unacceptable behaviour when it is safe to do so. An ally listens, creates safe spaces, goes to events for LGBTQ+ community.
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Being an ally for the LGBTQ+ community
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Overall, trans day of visibility is an important day for people who are transgender as it is another step towards more acceptance and awareness of the struggles they go through.