Days of Recognition: November 20 is Transgender Day of Remembrance
The International Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is an annual observance that began in 1999 as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998, and is held on November 20th each year to honor and memorialize transgender individuals who have since lost their lives due to acts of anti-transgender violence and injustice faced by transgender people worldwide.
TDoR was established to raise awareness about the pervasive discrimination and violence that transgender individuals experience daily, as well as to highlight the need for social and legal changes that will protect the rights and safety of transgender people. On this day, various events and memorials are organized globally to remember and pay tribute to those who have lost their lives due to transphobia. These events often include candlelight vigils, marches, educational programs, and discussions aimed at promoting understanding and empathy.