Transgender Awareness Week

Transgender Awareness Week Image of Calendar Dating November 13- 19th. Purple box with white text: What is Transgender Awareness Week? Each year from November 13th- 19th, individuals and organizations across the country observe Transgender Awareness Week to raise awareness and understanding of transgender people and the challenges they face. Image of two brown people one with a pink top and blue pants and the other with a blue top and pink pants. Both are wearing white shoes. One is holding the transgender flag (blue, pink, and white horizontal stripes). Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) Participate in TDOR by attending or organizing a vigil on November 20th to honor those lost to anti-transgender violence. Vigils, often hosted by local LGBTQ groups, include a reading of the names of the deceased. Image of Pink heart with black letters: Rita Hester 1998. History of TDOR- TDOR was founded in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor Rita Hester, a transgender woman killed in 1998. The vigil, marking the one year anniversary of her death, became the foundation for the annual global observance of TDOR. Image of 72% next to a gavel. Text: increase in suicide attempts among trans youth, from 2018 -2022, due to anti-trans laws. Challenges Faced by the Transgender Community: Transgender people face significant challenges, including health disparities, discrimination, violence, and lack of legal protections. They often encounter barriers to healthcare, employment, and safety, especially within marginalized communities. Image of a thought bubble with the words "She" "He" and "They". Purple Text box- Allyship. To be a trans ally, educate yourself about transgender experiences, language, and issues with resources like books, articles, and documentaries. Listen to trans voices and amplify their stories. Stay informed about the challenges they face and use inclusive language, such as respecting pronouns. Image of a computer screen with the Human Rights Campaign equal logo and the GLAAD Logo. Text box reads: More learning: visit these websites for more information about transgender awareness week: www.glaad.org/transweek www.hrc.org/campaigns/transgender-awareness-week-transgender-day-of-remembrance The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality

Transgender Awareness Week
November 13 – 19th

What is Transgender Awareness Week?

Each year from November 13th- 19th, individuals and organizations across the country observe Transgender Awareness Week to raise awareness and understanding of transgender people and the challenges they face.

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR)

Participate in TDOR by attending or organizing a vigil on November 20th to honor those lost to anti-transgender violence. Vigils, often hosted by local LGBTQ groups, include a reading of the names of the deceased.

History of TDOR

TDOR was founded in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor Rita Hester, a transgender woman killed in 1998. The vigil, marking the one year anniversary of her death, became the foundation for the annual global observance of TDOR.

Challenges Faced by the Transgender Community:

From 2018- 2022 there was a 72% increase in suicide attempts among trans youth, due to anti-trans laws. Transgender people face significant challenges, including health disparities, discrimination, violence, and lack of legal protections. The community often faces barriers to healthcare, employment, and safety, especially within marginalized communities.

Allyship

To be a trans ally, educate yourself about transgender experiences, language, and issues with resources like books, articles, and documentaries. Listen to trans voices and amplify their stories. Stay informed about the challenges they face and use inclusive language, such as respecting pronouns.

To Learn More:

visit these websites for more information about transgender awareness week:
www.glaad.org/transweek
www.hrc.org/campaigns/transgender-awareness-week-transgender-day-of-remembrance