Trans Day of Remembrance

Each year, on 20 November, trans and gender diverse people (together “trans”) gather as a community to mourn and remember our lost siblings on Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR).

This is a day of tremendous grief. We have been commemorating Trans Day of Remembrance since 1999 when we united in grief to remember Rita Hester, a black trans woman who had been murdered. Despite our best efforts, 25 years later, the violence not only continues but is actively encouraged by global anti-rights efforts that deny the very existence of trans people, fuel hatred and oppose the recognition of the basic human rights of trans people. 

This year marks a grim milestone. Since our Trans Murder Monitoring project began in 2008, over 5,000 trans people have been documented as murdered, including 350 in the past year alone.

Trans lives must be protected

The violence that trans people face is not an isolated issue. It is deeply intertwined with the systemic exclusion of trans people from various aspects of social, economic and cultural life, which makes us vulnerable to violence and discrimination. Urgent action must be taken to protect and secure the human rights of trans people.

Through memory, we heal

“Through memory, we heal” is a printable journal for healing and reflection. We developed this simple tool to help process grief, honour memories, and care for yourself and each other. It includes journaling prompts, creative activities, grounding techniques, and rituals to practice alone or with your community. Take the time you need for healing and reflection.

TDoR 2024 Joint Statement

TGEU, GATE, ILGA World, APTN, IGLYO, and ESWA, have developed a Joint Statement for Trans Day of Remembrance 2024.

In the statement, we honour the lives of our siblings and demand safety amidst growing hate and anti-rights movements through clear calls to action for policymakers, lawmakers, and donors.

Trans Murder Monitoring

Despite growing awareness of the issues facing trans people and the extent of marginalisation experienced by trans communities worldwide, violence against trans people and trans communities has not abated.

This year, we have recorded one of the highest numbers of murders (350) since the project records began in 2008, totalling more than 5,000 documented murders.