TDoV was founded on March 31, 2009 by Rachel Crandall, a licensed psychotherapist specializing in trans issues. Its purpose is to recognize the accomplishments of trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming people as well as to bring attention to their continued struggles.

Social media is already brimming with posts showing support from people:

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For #TransDayOfVisibility, @instagram and GLAAD are launching #TransLoveStories IGTV and portrait series which will air through April, spotlighting trans peoples' lives and their experiences of love.

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Today is Trans Day of Visibility so we thought we’d share 3 simple principles from our internal community on how everyone can be more inclusive! #TransVisibility #TDOV #transdayofvisibility #lifeatspotify pic.twitter.com/qpwd66sYqQ

— Life at Spotify (@Spotifyjobs) March 31, 2020

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On This international Transgender Day of Visibility, we join our Transgender sub-community and Transgender Rights focused organizations in Uganda to celebrate their contribution to social justice and the broader sexual minority Rights movement. @Emily @Opimva pic.twitter.com/lwpE2QLyqy

— The Robust Initiative For Promoting Human Rights (@triumphuganda14) March 31, 2020