Lesbian Visibility Day is observed worldwide every April 26. The campaign, believed to have been launched in 2008, celebrates lesbian role models and the diversity of lesbian culture while addressing the specific struggles faced by lesbian women. It highlights important issues such as the lack of gynecological care among women who have sex with women and the mental health challenges, including anxiety and depression, that disproportionately affect lesbian and bisexual women. The day serves as a platform to discuss the discrimination and hate crimes, such as corrective rapes, that some lesbian women encounter in various parts of the world. Overall, Lesbian Visibility Day aims to foster understanding and support for the lesbian community.