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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 addressing inequities and advancing excellence.
Featured UBC events
March 31, 2025 | 4:30 pm
Trans Day of Visibility: In Loss, In Love, In Liberation
Hosted by the Trallard and UBC OutLaws
In person (UBC Vancouver)
March 31, 2025 | 11:00 am
TDOV Community Drop In
Hosted by the UBC Sexual Violence Prevention & Response Office
In person (UBC Vancouver)
UBC Vancouver
March 31, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
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)
March 31, 2025
Trans Day of Visibility resource booth
Hosted by UBC Equity and Inclusion Office
The Commons (COM) – Sawchuk Family Theatre (Engagement Theatre) (map)
Featured community events
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.