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International Transgender Day of Remembrance

Not to be confused with International Transgender Day of Visibility [ in-ter-nash-uh-nl tranz-jen-der dey uhv ri-mem-bruhns ]

What is International Transgender Day of Remembrance?

International Transgender Day of Remembrance (abbreviated TDOR) is an annual observance devoted to remembering and honoring transgender persons killed in acts of anti-transgender violence.

It is often observed with vigils and other events intended to honor those who have been killed as well as to raise awareness about the disproportionate rates of violence that transgender people are targeted with, as well as other widespread mistreatment, often called transphobia or described as anti-transgender.

International Transgender Day of Remembrance should not be confused with International Transgender Day of Visibility, a day on March 31 dedicated to celebrating and supporting transgender and gender diverse people.

When is International Transgender Day of Remembrance?

International Transgender Day of Remembrance is observed each year on November 20.

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International Transgender Day of Visibility, 🏳️‍⚧️ Transgender Flag emoji, 🏳️‍🌈 Rainbow Flag emoji

Where does International Transgender Day of Remembrance come from?

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) was established in 1999. The observance began as a vigil organized by transgender activist Gwendolyn Ann Smith in memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman killed in 1998. It also honored other transgender persons killed in acts of anti-transgender violence, a tradition that continues on the day.

The related but separate observance known as International Transgender Day of Visibility was first observed in 2009 as a day to positively recognize transgender people not in the context of tragedy but in a way that celebrates their victories and contributions while also acknowledging the work that needs to be done to ensure safety and equal rights.

Examples of International Transgender Day of Remembrance

Today is the International Transgender Day of Remembrance. May the world become a more open minded and kinder place... I miss you.
@CodeJirachi, November 20, 2019
Today is International Transgender Day of Remembrance. Please take a moment today to remember those we have lost this year around the world - known and unknown - to bigotry, injustice and violence in the home. #TDOR
@pedantic_git, November 20, 2019
350 transgender people were killed this year (2020), in a figure that has risen since last year’s total of 331. The annual global list is released for Transgender Day of Remembrance, held on November 20 each year. The list shows that this year the average age of those killed was 31, with the youngest just 15.
Jamie Wareham, Forbes, November 11, 2020
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