International Non-Binary People's Day

International Non-Binary People's Day is observed each year on 14 July and is aimed at raising awareness and organising around the issues faced by non-binary people around the world.[1][2][3] The day was first celebrated in 2012.[4] The date was chosen for being precisely between International Men's Day and International Women's Day.[5][6]

International Non-Binary People's Day
Observed byNon-binary community and supporters
TypeInternational, Cultural
Date14 July
Next time14 July 2021 (2021-07-14)
FrequencyAnnual
Related toInternational Transgender Day of Visibility, International Men's Day, International Women's Day, Non-Binary Week

Most countries in the world do not recognize non-binary as a legal gender, meaning most non-binary people still have a gendered passport and official identification.[5] Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Denmark, Germany, India, the Netherlands and New Zealand include non-binary gender options on passports, and 18 US states allow residents to mark their gender as 'X' on their driving licence.[7]

Non-Binary Awareness Week is the week starting on the Sunday[8] or Monday[9] preceding International Non-Binary People's Day on 14 July. This is a LGBTQ+ awareness period dedicated to those who do not fit within the traditional gender binary,[10] i.e. those who do not exclusively identify as a man or a woman, or who may identify as both a man and a woman, or may fall outside of these categories altogether.[11]

See also

References
  1. Kacala, Alexander (14 July 2019). "International Non-Binary People's Day Celebrates Gender Non-Conforming People". Newsweek. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
  2. Campaign, Human Rights. "Breaking Binaries this International Non-Binary Day". Human Rights Campaign. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
  3. "International Non-Binary People's Day". Public and Commercial Services Union. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
  4. Jake (25 February 2020). "When is International Non-Binary Day in 2020?". www.thegayuk.com. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
  5. Mathers, Charlie (13 July 2018). "Prepare for International Non-binary Day by learning how to be a better ally". Gay Star News. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
  6. "International Non-Binary People's Day 2020". Equality Policy Unit. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
  7. Proctor, Kate (13 July 2020). "Calls for 'X' gender option in UK passports to be raised in Commons". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-07-13.
  8. "Non-Binary Week 2020". Activist Bookshelf. 13 July 2020. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  9. "Non-Binary Week". Ygender. Retrieved 13 July 2020.
  10. Abby Jones. "Happy Non-Binary Week: 9 Non-Binary and Genderqueer Indie Musicians You Need to Know". Pop Dust. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
  11. "Non-Binary Awareness Week! (12th -18th July)". Rakshin Project. Retrieved 31 December 2020.
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