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Mar 31 • 4 tweets • 3 min read
Happy #TransDayOfVisibility!

While communities around the world may use different terms, gender variance has long existed and thrived.

Today we're excited to share a new video with @lilyvetch about the South Asian Hijra community - historically categorised as a third gender.
With so many attacks to the existence and rights of trans people around the world, #TransDayOfVisibility is a crucial time to celebrate the trans community, and to raise awareness of the discrimination they face worldwide.

Read more: stonewall.org.uk/about-us/blog/…
We all have a part to play in supporting trans equality - today, and every day 🏳️‍⚧️

RT this thread to raise awareness and show your support for trans communities this #TDOV! 💞
You can watch the full version of the video here:

Featuring: Rani Chowdhury
Film shot and edited by: Lily Vetch @lilyvetch
Produced by: Sheemtana Shameem
Advised by: Shale Ahmed from Bandhu Welfare Society
Music by: RENU @renumusic

#TDOV

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