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 Dr. Arig al Shaibah, the AVP, Equity and Inclusion on addressing inequities and advancing excellence.
Relevant news and events:
Visit featured UBC events, events at UBC Vancouver/Okanagan, and featured community events on UBC Events.
Resources
(Source: UBC Events)
“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