Here’s where you can honor trans lives on the Transgender Day of Remembrance this Saturday

Transgender Day of Remembrance, Washington, DC USA 20 November 2019
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This Saturday, November 20, will be the 23rd annual Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), a day to honor the lives of transgender and non-binary individuals who have been lost to anti-trans violence.

TDOR was started in 1999 by trans advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honor Rita Hester, a Black trans woman who was murdered in November 1998.

Related: Florida trans woman becomes the latest victim from anti-trans violence as death toll grows

The day involves community vigils and events around the country, providing space to mourn and raising public awareness of the epidemic of anti-trans violence in the United States.

Raising this awareness is, unfortunately, more relevant than ever.

Earlier this month, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC)  declared 2021 to be the deadliest year on record since the organization began tracking murders or violent deaths of transgender people.

This year, HRC reports that at least 46 trans and gender non-conforming people have been killed by violent means.

Since January 2013, HRC has recorded at least 254 victims to anti-trans violence, while acknowledging that the number is likely higher due to deaths that “go unreported, or misreported.” At least 66% of the victims HRC tracked were Black trans women.

For those looking for a space to honor the lives that have been lost, we’ve compiled some events taking place around the country.

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