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Trans Day of Visibility

Friday, 31 March 2023

If you or someone you know is transgender and would like support, please find resources below or please get in touch

Stonewall Resources and stories can be found via these links:

Films and TV

Podcasts

  • "What the Trans" UK-based news podcast hosted by self-proclaimed 'snarky' trans-fact-finding duo Michelle and Ashleigh.
  • "The Trans Vibe Podcast" hosts a range of guests The Trans Vibe Podcast aims to educate and inspire.

Artist - MSV customer Paul created this art piece to celebrate TransVisibility Week during Covid

Trans People are extraordinary, strong, intelligent, persistent and resilient. They have to be. Trans Rights are Human Right

Today is Trans Day of Visibility! It takes place every March to celebrate trans and non-binary people and raise awareness of discrimination faced by trans people worldwide.

Visibility is important. To be visible, especially in society can often mean feeling represented, validated, and appreciated. However, trans people can, and do experience high levels of discrimination and prejudice because of their gender identity.

We’re saddened to see a rise in anti-trans hate crime in the UK and the on-going discrimination, stigma and systemic inequality people in the trans community face on a daily basis. Police reports have risen 156% over the past four years, with a shocking 4,300 cases reported last year alone.

At MSV, we will always stand in support of the trans community and believe everyone has the right to live a life free from discrimination, regardless of their sexuality or gender identity. 

We have a long-standing commitment to address inequalities and call out hate where it is identified in the neighbourhoods we work in. MSV is an approved Hate Crime Reporting Centre, which means anyone in the UK can contact us for support and help in reporting hate crime that is motivated by prejudice towards gender identity, or any other characteristic, to local authorities. 

You can call us 24 hours a day to report any incidents in strict confidence on 0161 226 4211.

We are also in the process of implementing a 'Trans Inclusion and Transitioning at Work Policy', to further support employees who may be undergoing gender transition. 

MSV's Community Project Officer Cath is helping to implement the policy;
“I am passionate about making MSV a safe and welcoming environment for all colleagues and customers. I feel the implementation of a Trans Inclusion and Transitioning at Work Policy' is a vital step in educating ourselves to begin to understand the issues which trans people face.

“I would love to see MSV leading the way in the housing sector in trans inclusion and forward-thinking when it comes to policy implementation.

“Ensuring happy safe spaces for all people regardless of their gender identity, trans status or any other protected characteristics.”

Pride

Calling all LGBTQ+ tenants. We are looking for residents to join our HouseProud Customer Forum called Rainbow Roofs. It's an LGBTQ+ customer forum that meets once a month and focuses on raising the voices of customers and the issues that impact the LGBTQ+ community. 

If you are interested in learning more or joining, please contact Cath by email: catherine.finch@msvhousing.co.uk

Sparkle events

MSV representatives will attend Sparkle events to show visibility and housing support for the trans and LGBTQ+ community in Manchester. 

Sparkle is organised by; The National Transgender Charity, which hosts the world’s largest free-to-attend celebration of gender diversity, and a safe space for anyone who identifies as gender non-conforming, their families, friends, and allies.

Preferred Pronouns

We strive to be an inclusive and caring organisation and offer the opportunity for customers to change the way MSV officers address them. If you would prefer to be addressed as Mx, a gender-neutral alternative to Mr, Mrs, Miss or Ms, please let us know at enquiry@msvhousing.co.uk and we will update our systems to ensure we are able to give you the correct title in the future.

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