Transgender Day of Remembrance
November 20
Transgender Day of Remembrance & Resilience 2024 – EventsTransgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), observed annually on November 20th, is a day to honor and memorialize transgender, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals murdered due to transphobic violence, drawing attention to the ongoing discrimination, violence, and human rights issues they face. Started in 1999 by advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith to remember Rita Hester, TDoR involves vigils, name readings, and community events to raise awareness, foster education, and advocate for acceptance and safety for transgender people.
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