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International Transgender Day of Visibility
The International Transgender Day of Visibility honours the resilience and unbreakable spirit of transgender, Two-Spirit and non-binary people and celebrates their diversity and many contributions. As we work toward building an inclusive Canada, we also commit to speaking out against the harmful impacts of transphobia, discrimination on the basis of gender identity and expression, and intersecting forms of discrimination.
Transgender and non-binary people continue to experience significant disparities, including negative mental health impacts, unemployment, homelessness, harassment, and bullying, and they are often victims of violence simply for being themselves. We also know that Indigenous, Black, racialized people, and people with disabilities experience an added layer of inequity.
As we celebrate the International Transgender Day of Visibility, those observing are encouraged to amplify the lived experiences and celebrate transgender and non-binary advocates, survivors, and community leaders.