Transgender Day Or Remembrance is an annual day to reflect on and remember those members of the transgender community who have suffered for being members of this community. Sadly, a great number of transgender persons have suffered extreme violence and, all too often, death. The Transgender Day of Remembrance takes place annually on 20th November.
Since last year’s day of remembrance, there have been 350 recorded deaths. This is an increase from 321 in 2023. For 2024, the majority (30%) are in the Caribbean and Latin America. Most victims are trans females, and 93% are black or brown (a 14% increase from last year). The good news is that the number of deaths in Europe is half last year’s total; sadly, the number of deaths in the USA has seen a 33% increase. (Data Source: TGEU - tgeu.org)
This year, the day is especially poignant. Trans-identifying people have benefitted from greater acceptance and opportunities than ever before in the United Kingdom and other parts of the world. These advances are now under threat of being rolled back with increasingly anti-trans agendas in politicians and leading figures.
This is a time to stand in solidarity and against those who seek to persecute us for being members of and supporting those in the transgender community. Never be ashamed of being who you are.