Every year on March 31, people all over the world mark Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrating the trans and non-binary community and raising awareness about the struggles, discrimination and violence they still face.
The annual celebration was founded by US activist Rachel Crandall Crocker, who is also executive director of non-profit organisation Transgender Michigan. The initiative was first launched in 2010 as a more positive alternative to other types of commemoration, such as Trans Day of Remembrance.
15 years later, Trans Day of Visibility is needed more than ever. This year’s occurrence comes at a time of increased transphobia worldwide, largely fueled by Donald Trump’s actions against the trans community. After returning to the White House in January, Trump introduced a series of sweeping measures aimed at rolling back the rights of trans Americans.
Commenting on these actions, the founder of Trans Day of Visibility, Rachel Crandall Crocker, said: “What he wants is to scare us into being invisible again. We have to show him we won’t go back.”
In a climate of increased transphobia, hate and violence in various parts of the world, now more than ever, it is time to celebrate the successes and victories of the trans community. “Even amidst the attacks we’re experiencing, our community continues to make progress,” Kasey Suffredini, chief officer of prevention at the Trevor Project, told PinkNews.
“In 2025, trans people are holding elected offices, appearing before the Supreme Court, being featured on covers of major magazines, and so much more.
“Throughout history, we have always found a way to go about our daily lives, take care of our families, contribute to our communities, find joy and thrive. This legacy matters.
“For any transgender young person who is feeling alone or afraid right now, I want you to know that you are part of a brave and resilient community of people that are here to support you exactly as you are.”
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To mark this year’s Trans Day of Visibility, Trans Equality Network Ireland (TENI) spotlighted trans activists and ordinary people in Ireland, platforming what the day means to them.
“Trans visibility needs to be on our own terms, as a way of furthering the trans liberation movement,” co-founder of Trans & Intersex Pride Dublin, Ollie Bell, said.
“When our rights and lives are being attacked across the US and Europe, we have to be loud and radical in our struggle for full liberation. A better world for trans people is possible and it will be built through collective action and solidarity.”
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Shannon Becker, a tech support engineer, said: “To me, TDoV is more important than ever as the global rise of Fascism threatens our community. By openly being my authentic self, I stand up to fight their lies and support others who are not yet able to be their true selves.”
Gender Rebels Community Officer Barbara O’Sullivan said, “Trans visibility is a north star, a guiding light to those of us already out and those who are yet to start their journey. Our stories give us hope and our community gives us strength.”
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