The transgender community is a diverse, global population of individuals whose gender identity differs from the sex they were assigned at birth.

: Includes binary trans men and women, as well as non-binary, genderqueer, and agender individuals.

: Community members often rely on "chosen family" and mutual aid, especially in response to high rates of discrimination in housing, healthcare, and employment. Key Observances :

(March 31): Celebrates trans people and raises awareness of their contributions.

: Transgender roles have existed across many cultures for centuries, such as the Navajo nádleehi , Zuni lhamana , and various "third gender" roles in African and Asian societies.