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March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility, an intentional opportunity to celebrate and recognize the valuable contributions of trans community members – and reflect on how we can all contribute to trans inclusion.
Read a reflection from the AVP, Equity and Inclusion, on the 2024 Transgender Day of Visibility.
Featured UBC events
April 2, 2024 | 5:30 pm
2024 Dean’s Distinguished Lecture: Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Hosted by the Faculty of Education
In person (UBC Vancouver) and online
April 3, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Gender-affirming Care in Action: Stories and Insights from the Frontline
Hosted by the Faculty of Medicine
Online
UBC Vancouver
March 31, 2024
Raising of the transgender flag
Hosted by UBC Ceremonies & Events
Please note: there is no public event associated with this initiative
Irving K. Barber Learning Centre Plaza (map)
March 31, 2024
Lighting of the Ladner Clock Tower
Hosted by UBC Campus + Community Planning
The Ladner Clock Tower will be lighted in blue, pink and white colours of the transgender flag
Ladner Clock Tower (map)
UBC Okanagan
March 31, 2024
Raising of the transgender flag
Hosted by UBC Ceremonies & Events
Please note: there is no public event associated with this initiative
UBCO Central Courtyard at the Flag Poles (map)
Featured community events
March 30, 2024 | 12:00 pm
Trans Community Social
Hosted by the Vancouver Public Library
Central Branch (map)
Resources
“I am a transgender individual. What resources are available to me?”
- Gender Diversity Knowledge Base
- The Pride Collective at UBC | LGBTQ+ Resource Centre
- UBC Sexual Violence Prevention and Response
- Trans Mentorship Program
- The UBC Trans & Non-Binary Student Guide
- Trans, Two-spirit, and Gender Diversity Task Force
- Trans Inclusion Support
- Supports for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Faculty and Staff at UBC
- Queer Staff and Faculty Collective
- 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations and projects from SOGI UBC
- External resources and support services for trans individuals
“I want to be an ally to Transgender People. What can I do?”
- Show Your Support as an Ally
- Gender Diversity Knowledge Base
- Positive Space Campaign
- Towards More Trans-Inclusive Classrooms: An Introduction (PDF)
- Supporting Transgender and Gender-Diverse Faculty and Staff at UBC (for managers, CWL required)
- Preparing Human Resources to Create a Gender-Inclusive Workplace at UBC
- Tips for Allies of Transgender People | GLAAD
Stay Connected
Online: equity.ubc.ca
Twitter: @UBCequity
Are you in a UBC department or student group planning an International Transgender Day of Visibility event?
Please connect with us to have your event considered for this page info.events@ubc.ca.