Transgender Day of Remembrance

Every year on November 20^th, the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is recognised internationally. This day was established to commemorate those who died because of prejudice or anti-transgender violence.  The founders and organizers or TDOR established these guiding principles:

• “Those who cannot remember the past are doomed to repeat it.” -Santayana

• All who die due to anti-transgender violence are to be remembered.

• It’s up to us to remember them, since their killers, law enforcement, and media often seek to erase their existence.

• We can make a difference by being visible, speaking out, educating and organizing around anti-transgender violence.

• Transgender lives are affirmed as valuable.

Ways to Honour TDOR?

• Candlelight Vigils/Marches

• Discussion forums with local activists, politicians, or school officials

• Poetry or spoken word art readings

• Visual representation of the number of deaths (for example with flowers)

• Art/Photography Displays

• Trans 101 trainings for staff or any interested people