This year on March 31st, we celebrate International Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV). TDOV is an annual global event that raises awareness and pride in trans and gender diverse communities.
#BeSeen emphasises the importance of visibility and recognition for trans and gender diverse individuals. For many gender diverse people, a lack of representation, role models, and community can be isolating and make it difficult to feel proud in their identities.
For a community that is too often underrepresented, TDOV is about reclaiming space and being visible on your own terms.
On this day, we encourage everyone to join the celebration by listening and learning, sharing stories and starting conversations. This is a day of pride and celebration for gender diverse identities, achievements, and community.
To learn more and get involved, explore the following resources:
- Visit the official TDOV website and the Australian LGBTIQ+ Health Alliance page
- Download one of our Teams/Zoom Backgrounds to use this week: [OPTION 1] [OPTION 2] [OPTION 3] [HOW TO USE TEAMS BACKGROUNDS]
- Take a photo of yourself in front of, or holding, one of these posters [OPTION 1] [OPTION 2] and send it to communications@risenetwork.com.au to be used in our social media for the day [See example here].
- Read this interview with Hunter Gurevich, TransFolk of WA Chairperson, medical student and current member of the LGBTQIA+ Advisory Group, as he speaks about the privilege of family support and how simple acceptance and inclusion can drastically improve the lives of trans and gender diverse people.
- Join Transfolk of WA for an evening of community on Trans Day of Visibility (31 March) at South Beach from 5pm. Find out more on their Facebook page.
- Watch this informative video on pronouns:
Happy Trans Day of Visibility!
If you have a suggestion or question on how we can demonstrate our LGBTIQA+ Inclusivity, please contact Casey our Rise, Right to Belong Champion on casey.richards@risenetwork.com.au