16-11-2023, 03:37 PM
As Transgender Awareness Week starts to draw to a close, it culminates with Transgender Day of Remembrance, which is recognized every year on Nov. 20.
The annual observances are focused on honoring transgender and non-binary individuals who have been killed.
Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed against the backdrop of record-breaking deadly violence against transgender and non-binary individuals, with transgender women of color often bearing the brunt of attacks.
The Human Rights Campaign, which tracks the death toll of trans individuals in America, has tallied more than two dozen cases of transgender individuals suffering violent deaths so far this year alone.
Last year ended with 41 known murders of transgender or gender non-conforming individuals in the country after a whopping 59 murders in 2021.
Transgender Day of Remembrance gives individuals the opportunity to grieve loved ones and share space with others who are paying tribute to lost community members with photos, candles, speeches, and more.
I encourage everyone to contact your local LGBT+ advocacy organizations to participate in your local Transgender Day of Remembrance.
The annual observances are focused on honoring transgender and non-binary individuals who have been killed.
Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed against the backdrop of record-breaking deadly violence against transgender and non-binary individuals, with transgender women of color often bearing the brunt of attacks.
The Human Rights Campaign, which tracks the death toll of trans individuals in America, has tallied more than two dozen cases of transgender individuals suffering violent deaths so far this year alone.
Last year ended with 41 known murders of transgender or gender non-conforming individuals in the country after a whopping 59 murders in 2021.
Transgender Day of Remembrance gives individuals the opportunity to grieve loved ones and share space with others who are paying tribute to lost community members with photos, candles, speeches, and more.
I encourage everyone to contact your local LGBT+ advocacy organizations to participate in your local Transgender Day of Remembrance.