Awareness
Every year on November 20th, 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
