🌍 What Is International Pronouns Day
International Pronouns Day began in 2018 as a grassroots initiative to help normalize the practice of sharing and respecting people’s chosen pronouns.
The goal is to make the use of correct pronouns a common and respectful practice in everyday life. By doing so, the day supports dignity, inclusion, and acknowledgement of people’s gender identities — especially for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming individuals.
Many see pronouns as more than grammar — they are tied to identity, respect, and basic human dignity. Using a person’s correct pronouns (or using gender-neutral pronouns if requested) is a basic way to show respect and acceptance.
✅ Why the Day Matters
- Using correct pronouns helps avoid assumptions about someone’s gender. For many transgender or nonbinary individuals, being spoken to using correct pronouns is affirming, validating, and dignified.
- International Pronouns Day encourages environments where people feel safe to share their pronouns, which helps foster inclusion, respect, and visibility for gender-diverse individuals.
- It’s also a day for allies — it invites people who may not themselves be transgender or nonbinary to reflect on their language and help normalize pronoun sharing in workplaces, schools, social groups, and communities.
🎯 Ways to Observe / Celebrate
Some common ways organizations or individuals commemorate International Pronouns Day:
- Sharing your pronouns in social media profiles, email signatures, business cards, or name badges.
- Holding informational or educational events: workshops, panel discussions, pronoun-sharing circles, or pronoun-awareness sessions.
- Using hashtags (e.g. #PronounsDay or #InternationalPronounsDay) to promote visibility online.
- Checking in with friends or colleagues: asking “What pronouns do you use?” — and modeling inclusivity by sharing your own pronouns first.
- Recognizing that not everyone may want to share pronouns — respecting individual comfort levels and honoring privacy is part of the day’s spirit.
