11/13/2025
It's Trans Awareness Week! 💜
Visibility fuels understanding, and understanding is the first step towards a healthier, more inclusive world for our trans community.
Discrimination and misinformation are not just unkind; they are significant barriers to health prevention and overall well-being for transgender individuals. When transphobia thrives, access to affirming care, safe spaces, and vital resources diminishes.
This week (and every week!), let's commit to:
✨ Dispel Myths, Embrace Facts: Educate ourselves and others with accurate information about gender identity. Understand that being transgender is a natural and valid part of human diversity. Resources from , , and local LGBTQ+ centers are great places to start!
🚫 Recognize Discrimination Blocks Health: Systemic and interpersonal discrimination leads to higher rates of mental health challenges, physical health disparities, and limited access to life-saving care for trans people. A healthy community is one free from prejudice.
🤝 Support Trans Lives Every Day: Our support goes beyond awareness—it's about active advocacy. Stand up against transphobia, uplift trans voices, and champion policies that protect and affirm trans rights.
Learn. Listen. Advocate. Let's create a future where every trans person can live authentically, safely, and healthily.