TDOV - Trans Day of Visibility

• Posted by Pauline Smith March 31, 2016 1,579 views
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  Today is TDOV - or Trans Day of Visibility.

   

  What does that mean for you and I?? It gives you the chance to take a selfie of yourself with the downloaded selfie from the LGBT Foundation (see below)...go to the header that says Download our social media pack on the link or later down this page

  https://lgbt.foundation/TDOV/

   

  My contribution so far today has been to be interviewed by Radio Manchester after I sent in the following text about why Manchester is great -

   

  In my experience Manchester is one of the most transgender friendly places on the planet - that is not just the Gay Village, the LGBT Foundation but also the most important thing the people here are tolerant and welcoming - Pauline a transwoman from Radcliffe. sent at 09.42

   

   

  At 09.50 the BBC called me and I was on air being interviewed about my experiences. I had maybe 2 to 3 minutes to tell them about trans friendly the city is - not just venues like The Village but ordinary places. I explained that I have lived in other countries and what I like about MCR is the people and how tolerant they are to me as a transwoman; and how the city itself has re- invented itself from a friendly grimy wet place in the 1960s to what it is now - this was in response to a question about how its changed since I left. I explained that I came back here 8 years ago; and was amazed by the transformation of the centre - the clean public buildings, the new and refurbished buildings - like the central library, and in the past few years the arrival of many new restaurants.

   

   

  Right now I am still in my PJs - wondering whether to go out dressed as Pauline and persuade someone to take a photo of me with the large smiley.....hopefully I have already contributed in my small way to TDOV already.

   

  I know that many of you will either post selfies on Facebook or here - enjoy being visible

   

   

  hugs 

   

   

  Pauline xxxx

   

  Please note that everything below is from the LGBT Foundation, please use whatever links are there and if you can attend some of the events  website https://lgbt.foundation/TDOV/

  
  What is Trans Day of Visibility?

  International Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) is an annual event occurring on March 31^st each year. The day is dedicated to celebrating trans people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by trans people worldwide. The holiday was founded to celebrate trans people following the frustration from members of the trans community that the only well-known trans-centered event each year was the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) which is a time to mourn the loss of transgender people to hate crimes. Trans Day of Visibility is a time to focus on the positive elements of trans people’s lives.

   

  How can I get involved?
  Download our Social Media Pack here for guidance of how to support TDOV and promote it amongst your friends and colleagues.

   

  
  Whats happening across Greater Manchester?

  
  At the LGBT Foundation we are supporting some exciting events happening across Greater Manchester through our TDoV fund. Here are some of the events you can get involved in over TDOV 2016: 

   

  TDOV events taking place in Manchester

   

  ‘Transphobic Hate Crime - What we know’ - TransForum

  

  In February 2016 Greater Manchester Police and TransForum launched the Transphobic Hate Crime Report - the result of over two years collaboration between GMP, TransForum and the GMP Pride Network + input from a Sparkle Workshop in 2015.

  This event will include a presentation on the key points of the report, how the community and GMP are working together to improve reporting and the treatment of trans people by the police. Together across Greater Manchester there are people working towards better outcomes and a safer region for all trans people. Come along and learn about this important work and how you can get involved.

   

  Date: 31^st March
  Time: 1-4.30pm
  Venue: Conference Room, LGBT Foundation, 5 Richmond Street, Manchester, M1 3HF
  Accessibility Info: This event is for anyone who has an interest in the topic. The building is fully wheelchair accessible. 

   

  'Transition at work' - Unison North West LGBT

  

  Unison will lead a session on how best to support trans people in the workplace. The session will cover topics such as the practicalities of transitioning in the workplace and how to make your workplace a welcoming and safe environment for trans people.

  This session will be useful for and is open to anyone interested in this topic including employers, colleagues, union reps and trans people looking for information about transitioning in the workplace.

  Refreshments provided.

   

  Date: 31^st March
  Time: 5.30-7pm
  Venue: Conference Room, LGBT Foundation, 5 Richmond Street, Manchester, M1 3HF
  Accessibility Info:  This event is for anyone who has an interest in the topic. The building is fully accessible by wheelchair.

   

  Film screening: 'Screaming Queens’

  

  Screaming Queens documentary about transgender women and drag queens who fought police harassment at Compton's Cafeteria in San Francisco's Tenderloin in 1966, three years before the famous riot at Stonewall Inn bar in NYC.

  Following the film will be a discussion on the film and the importance of trans history and the importance of the "Compton Cafeteria riots" in kick starting LGBT movement in the USA.

   

   

  Date: 31^st March
  Time: 7:15pm
  Venue: Group Room, LGBT Foundation, 5 Richmond Street, Manchester, M1 3HF
  Accessibility Info: This event is for anyone who has an interest in the topic. The building is fully accessible by wheelchair.