Cover your face, they said. But Sora Kasuga won’t hide anymore (Trailblazers and Trendsetters)

As a Trans Woman, I Used to Use Makeup to Blend In. Now I Refuse to Hide

In this trans day of visibility essay, writer Alexandra Diamond-Rivlin explains her makeup routine, and how beauty is about so much more than aesthetics.

Cover your face, they said. But Sora Kasuga won’t hide anymore (Trailblazers and Trendsetters)

Sora J. Kasuga founded The FaceOut Project, a global organization to empower and connect people with facial differences.

Transgender Day of Visibility: A Global Call for Justice, Equity, and Empowerment

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], March 31: Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), observed annually on March 31, is a global movement recognizing the resilience, achievements, and contributions of the transgender community. It is a powerful reminder of the urgent need for equality, safety, and inclusion for trans individuals worldwide. TDOV serves as both a celebration and a call to action. This year, Pune witnessed an inspiring TDOV celebration, spea…

International Transgender Day of Visibility

Today we mark the International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day to celebrate the joy and resilience of trans and non-binary people everywhere by elevating voices and experiences from these communities.  The Asylum Seeker Resource Centre values human rights, fairness and dignity. In our work we have stood by people seeking asylum and refugees who have been persecuted in their countries of origin because of the gender they identify with or th…

Kimberly Jones & Milan Garçon Reflect On Transgender Day Of Visibility

Every March 31st, the world celebrates International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDOV), a day dedicated to honoring the lives, stories, and triumphs of trans folks worldwide. As a pivotal day in the fight for trans rights, TDOV provides a platform to amplify voices often left unheard. This year, I spoke with two trailblazers in the LGBTQ+ and Ballroom Community: Kimberly Jones, Bronx, NY, and Milan Garçon, Long Island, NY. Both share profound…