International Transgender Day of Visibility

International Transgender Day of Visibility is held on 31 March and celebrates trans and non-binary people and their contributions. It differs from the Transgender Day of Remembrance in November, which mourns those lost to violence.

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31 March is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate trans and non-binary people and their contributions. We want everyone here to be able to be themselves at work. One practical thing you can do is use people's names and pronouns correctly, and if you get it wrong, apologise briefly and move on. Our guidance on supporting trans colleagues is at [link], along with details of any support networks.

31 March is International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate trans and non-binary people and their contributions. We want everyone here to be able to be themselves at work. One practical thing you can do is use people's names and pronouns correctly, and if you get it wrong, apologise briefly and move on. Our guidance on supporting trans colleagues is at [link], along with details of any support networks.

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It's International Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrating trans and non-binary people. Everyone here deserves to be themselves at work.

It's International Transgender Day of Visibility, celebrating trans and non-binary people. Everyone here deserves to be themselves at work.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- Use people's chosen names and pronouns, and correct mistakes briefly. - Never ask about anyone's medical history or share someone's trans status without their consent. - Make sure people know how to raise concerns about harassment or exclusion.

- Use people's chosen names and pronouns, and correct mistakes briefly.
- Never ask about anyone's medical history or share someone's trans status without their consent.
- Make sure people know how to raise concerns about harassment or exclusion.

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How to pitch it.

Make it celebratory and supportive, and never expect trans or non-binary colleagues to be visible, share their stories or speak for others. Visibility is a choice each person makes for themselves.

Make it celebratory and supportive, and never expect trans or non-binary colleagues to be visible, share their stories or speak for others. Visibility is a choice each person makes for themselves.

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International Transgender Day of Visibility: What we're doing this year
It's International Transgender Day of Visibility — here's how you can get involved
This week: International Transgender Day of Visibility + team news
31 March: International Transgender Day of Visibility at [Company]

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