March LGBTQ+ Calendar Events

March is a month of recognition, advocacy, and visibility for LGBTQ+ communities, intersecting with important health and history observances. Here are key events to honor and uplift this month:s, here are some key events to mark on your calendar this month:

• Women’s History Month – Celebrates the achievements and contributions of women, including LGBTQ+ women, in history, culture, and society.
• Bisexual Health Awareness Month – Highlights the unique health disparities bisexual individuals face and promotes access to inclusive healthcare and well-being resources.
• March 10: National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – Raises awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls, including transgender women, and encourages prevention, testing, and treatment.
• March 17-21: National LGBT Health Awareness Week  – Focuses on the health challenges LGBTQ+ people experience and advocates for inclusive healthcare practices and policies.
• March 20: National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day – Recognizes the impact of HIV/AIDS on Native communities, emphasizing culturally competent prevention and treatment efforts.
• March 31: International Transgender Day of Visibility – Celebrates transgender and nonbinary people worldwide, recognizing their resilience, achievements, and the ongoing fight for equality.

This month is an opportunity to learn, advocate, and support LGBTQ+ health, history, and visibility.