Recognizing International Trans Day of Visibility

The pink, grey and blue striped trans flag flies above University Hall at McMaster — McMaster has raised the Trans Pride flag above University Hall in recognition of the International Trans Day of Visibility

March 31 is the International Trans Day of Visibility, dedicated to celebrating trans people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.

McMaster University has raised the trans flag above University Hall to mark the day.

“Today we not only celebrate transgender individuals and their contributions to our community, but reflect on and raise awareness of the discrimination faced by trans people around the world,” says acting AVP of Equity and Inclusion Sonia Anand.

“We’re committed to making McMaster a safe, welcoming and respectful place for our trans and gender-diverse community members.”

Here are some resources for those seeking support:

The McMaster Student Wellness Centre 2SLGBTQIA+ Resources

The Equity and Inclusion Office

McMaster Student Union Pride Community Centre

McMaster Student Union Women and Gender Equity Network

Hamilton Trans Health Coalition

Spectrum Hamilton

Shelter Health Network

Resources from the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity

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March 31 is the International Trans Day of Visibility, dedicated to celebrating trans people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by transgender people worldwide.

McMaster University has raised the trans flag above University Hall to mark the day.

“Today we not only celebrate transgender individuals and their contributions to our community, but reflect on and raise awareness of the discrimination faced by trans people around the world,” says acting AVP of Equity and Inclusion Sonia Anand.

“We’re committed to making McMaster a safe, welcoming and respectful place for our trans and gender-diverse community members.”

Here are some resources for those seeking support:

<a href="https://wellness.mcmaster.ca/resources/2slgbtqia-resources/">The McMaster Student Wellness Centre 2SLGBTQIA+ Resources</a>

<a href="https://equity.mcmaster.ca/">The Equity and Inclusion Office</a>

<a href="https://msumcmaster.ca/service/pcc/">McMaster Student Union Pride Community Centre</a>

<a href="https://msumcmaster.ca/service/wgen/">McMaster Student Union Women and Gender Equity Network</a>

<a href="https://hamiltontranshealth.ca/">Hamilton Trans Health Coalition</a>

<a href="https://spectrumhamilton.ca/">Spectrum Hamilton</a>

<a href="https://shelterhealthnetwork.ca/">Shelter Health Network</a>

<a href="https://ccgsd-ccdgs.org/resources/">Resources from the Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity</a>

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