ALT A large conference room with pupils taking part in the Schools' Climate Conference in the Council Chamber. The room has modern wooden paneling and a large screen displaying a presentation titled āWelcomeā with logos for COP and climate-related organizations. Several people are seated at the front panel, while others sit around the tables, some with laptops and papers. A nameplate in the foreground reads āUnited Arab Emiratesā with its flag.
ALT Transgender flag with writing that says "International Transgender Day of Visibility"
ALT Trans Day of Visibility Visibility can offer a path to finding community, and being able to live more freely as yourself. But with hate crime against trans people rising by 186% in the past five years, and transphobic narratives used by some politicians, in the media and online, it can be hard to find space to celebrate and give voice to the joys of visibility. This Trans Day of Visibility, we asked you to reflect on the importance of visibility (arrow)
ALT Speech bubble with text: Since coming out as trans, Iāve felt far more connected to myself and my friends, in the ability to really be me, and to link with the amazing community of trans people around me.
ALT Speech bubble with text: Seeing my trans friends thrive brings me so much joy. Itās amazing to see what people can achieve in every corner of their lives, when they are supported to be themselves at home, at work and out in the world.
ALT Speech bubble with text: I came out as trans more than a decade ago, and have built up an amazing community of trans people around me - which continues to give me a lot of nourishment and strength, especially in the current hostile climate.
