International Transgender Day of Visibility is March 31
Every year on March 31, we join organizations and individuals worldwide to observe International Transgender Day of Visibility. Led by GLADD, a non-profit organization focused on LGBTQ advocacy and cultural change, this day raises awareness about transgender people, celebrates the lives and contributions of trans people, and also draws attention to the poverty, discrimination, and violence the community faces.
Here’s how you can take part in International Transgender Day of Visibility:
Learn
Get inspired
Take action
- Attend a TransFamily Kingston bi-monthly meeting to hear and share experiences and support one another
- Donate to TransFamily Kingston or the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity
- Volunteer with Kingston Pride on the board or one of their many committees including the planning and events committee, finance committee, community outreach committee, and many more!
Additional resources
- Connect with Trans Lifeline Canada who provide trans peer support and care for the community and is run by and for trans people.
- The Kingston Community Health Centres (KCHC) is the site for the Transgender Health Program for the South East region of Ontario and provides inclusive medical care and support to help patients identify and achieve their transition goals.
- Trans Lifeline’s Hotline is a peer support phone service run by trans people for our trans and questioning peers available by calling 1-877-330-6366.
- Trellis HIV and Community Care offers stigma-free programs and services, including HIV/AIDS education, harm reduction, and community support services across Kingston and South Eastern Ontario.
Learn more about International Transgender Day of Visibility on the GLADD website.