Stephanie Lemek, SPHR, MBA, CTSS, TIWP’s Post

Fatal Violence Against the Transgender and Gender-Expansive Community in 2024 The Human Rights Campaign is both saddened and infuriated by the deaths of at least twenty-one transgender and gender-expansive people whose lives were tragically and inhumanely taken through violent means, including gun and intimate partner violence, in 2024. Since 2013, the Human Rights Campaign has tracked incidents of fatal trans violence— the same year the Federal Bureau of Investigation began reporting on hate crimes motivated by anti-trans bias— and provided action items that can help end the violence. These victims, like all of us, were loving partners, parents, family members, friends and community members. They worked, went to school and attended houses of worship. They were real people who did not deserve to have their lives taken. As we continue working toward justice and equality for trans and gender-expansive people, we celebrate the lives for those we have lost in 2024 https://lnkd.in/ggK3HBgY Www.lgbtqvetted.com

Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR). It's an annual observance that honors the memory of transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence throughout the year. You can read the names of those being remembered in 2024 here (recognizing that these are the names that are known, and due to erasure and misgendering, there are so many we probably are not aware of): https://lnkd.in/gyRM54Ap It's incredibly important to note and acknowledge that there are four literal children on this list, that 74% of the people on this were BIPOC, 48% were Black transgender women, 38% were killed by a family member, friend, or partner (in the cases where the killer was identified), and more than 1 in 3 were misgendered or deadnamed by authorities or the press. We need to do better as a society. We need to protect, support, and celebrate trans people in life, and not just recognize them in death. And we have to be constantly aware and mitigate for the fact that Black trans women are disproportionately targeted. Here is a list of ways to support and celebrate trans people, courtesy of Transgender Together (https://lnkd.in/guWAQDcJ): 1. Continue unpacking and addressing your own transphobia — as well as racism, misogyny, ableism, classism, etc. 2. Donate directly to trans people in need via GoFundMe, CashApp, Venmo, PayPal, etc. or local mutual aid efforts. Here's a list from Folx: https://lnkd.in/g6NwNWsn 3. Contact your government representatives and speak out against the more than 650+ anti-trans bills proposed and/or passed this year in the U.S. Here's a list from Trans Legislation Tracker: https://lnkd.in/ggXJ92iJ 4. Gender trans people correctly — always using their correct names and pronouns, even when referring to them in the past 5. Advocate in your schools, workplaces, businesses, local governments, and homes for transgender people. Here's a link to my educomic on that topic: https://lnkd.in/gx9QBwqa 6. Talk to cisgender (non-transgender) people in your life about transphobia and why it is important to combat it. Here's a resource from TransActual: https://lnkd.in/g5w4GQt5 7. Go beyond awareness and tolerance. Be active and vocal in your support all year round

The most effective way to be a cisgender ally to transgender people is to directly redistribute wealth. Many transgender people, including transgender young adults and youth and most especially Black and Brown trans women, don’t have the financial support of our families. We’re often even cut off from housing and inheritance due to being who we are. To make things worse, we’re discriminated against in the labor market. The combination of factors puts us at a tremendous disadvantage compared to cisgender people in terms of economic success, homeownership, and saving for retirement. #TransgenderDayofRememberance

Today is National Transgender Day of Rememberance. The figures I am about to provide are from the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). In last twelve months, 36 transgender and/or gender expansive persons have been violently killed. The true number is most likely higher because of biases in reporting and misgendering of the victims. Concerning to me, this is an increase from last year, where there were 33 known violent killings of transgender and/or gender expansive persons. Here are the statistics for the known victims: 77% of victims were persons of color 53% were Black transgender women 60% were killed with a gun 39% of the of victims with a known killer were killed a partner, friend, or family 40% were misgendered or deadnamed by authorities or the press. I am afraid of where we are headed as a nation with the hate that is becoming so casually accepted. I cannot understand why it is necessary to target anyone who is simply living their best life.

On this Transgender Day of Remembrance, we remember the lives lost to transphobia and violence. Last year saw over 350 transgender and gender-diverse individuals tragically killed, representing a concerning increase from previous years. It is crucial to recognize the intersectionality within these statistics, with 93% of the victims being trans people of color. Additionally, this year has seen the total number of losses exceed 5000 human beings since tracking began. The rising incidence of online and offline hate speech, hate crimes, and misinformation, perpetuated by political figures, religious leaders, social media platforms, and others, coupled with the absence of robust hate-crime legislation protecting gender identity and expression, further endangers the transgender community. It is anticipated that this number will only increase unless decisive actions are taken to begin mitigating this hateful rhetoric. Today and every day, we must join forces to combat this issue if we hope to change this reality for so many. Today, we commemorate those we have lost and honour them as individuals with families, livelihoods, and valuable contributions to society. Let us stand united in love, respect, and solidarity for gender-diverse community members and all affected by this enormous loss. Tomorrow, we must rededicate ourselves to advocating for positive change within this challenging reality. Your voice matters. Together, let us strive to create a world where inclusion and acceptance prevail. #TDOR #TransRightsAreHumanRights

On this #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, we remember, honor, and RISE for transgender people everywhere. We see and celebrate the resilience of our trans family, and the lives of all trans people. #TDOR raises awareness of hate crimes against transgender people while celebrating their resiliency existing in a world ruled by the gender binary, with all of its violence, and what resisting the gender binary and unapologetically living their truth looks like. Human Rights Campaign tracked a record number of violent fatal incidents against transgender and gender-expansive people this year. A total of at least 29 fatalities were tracked in the US since the beginning of 2024. 76% of victims were people of color, 52% were Black transgender women, 59% were killed with a gun, 35% of victims with a known killer were killed by a romantic/sexual partner, friend, or family member, 41% were misgendered or deadnamed by authorities or the press. We stand in solidarity with the transgender community. Read more via the #HumanRightsCampaign: bit.ly/3YWdbWj #TransDayOfRemembrance #TransgenderAwarenessWeek #TransRightsAreHumanRights #VDay #1BillionRising #RiseInSolidarity #UntilTheViolenceStops

Today is the 25th Transgender Day of Remembrance. The purpose of this day is to mark the impact of hate filled rhetoric, misleading and disingenuous media, and pervasive intimate partner violence in our communities. Since TDOR last year, there have been 36 recorded murders of our trans sisters and brothers, we know there are more. The majority of these murders are committed against those who are under age 35 and who are disproportionately Black or Hispanic, specifically Black trans women. We also know via research by our colleagues at The Trevor Project, that anti-trans legislation significantly impacts suicide attempt rates for trans people across the US. Please take a moment today to think about the kind of community in which you want to live. One who accepts and loves people or one who supports the villification and hate of some of our vulnerable neighbors. Also, please remember that 988 has a "press 3" option specifically in place to support the LGBTQIA+ youth community. #TDOR #Untiltheviolenceends

In 2023 there were 440 people of transgender experience who lost their lives to violence and were reported. Today, Campfire Consulting observes Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR)—an international day to honor the transgender lives lost to violence. TDOR, founded in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith in memory of Rita Hester, is a powerful reminder of the challenges faced by the trans community, particularly trans women of color, who are disproportionately impacted by systemic inequities and violence. As a business committed to equity and inclusion, we recognize that true progress requires standing in solidarity with the most vulnerable among us. For a more just and equitable future, we must actively support and uplift Black, Indigenous, and other women of color who face the compounded effects of racism, misogyny, and transphobia. While today is a day of mourning, it’s also a call to action. At Campfire, we believe in the power of community to drive change, and we are inspired by the resilience of the transgender community, which continues to thrive and advocate for justice despite adversity. We encourage everyone in our network to reflect on the importance of TDOR. Learn about the history and meaning of this day, and, if you’re able, attend a local vigil to honor those who are no longer with us. You can find events near you through your local LGBTQ organizations or to learn more including to see the list of names and honor trans folx we have lost to violence both this year and in years past visit: https://lnkd.in/gT6236yW Together, let’s work toward a world where every person can live authentically and without fear. #TransDayOfRemembrance #TDOR #TransLivesMatter #Equity #Inclusion #BusinessForGood

Today is the Transgender Day of Remembrance. Thousands of Transgender, Two-Spirit, non-binary and gender-diverse people have been victims of transphobic violence, and many have lost their lives because of it. Today, we honour their memories by learning their stories, saying their names, and spreading awareness about the harms of transphobia. Transgender, Two-Spirit, non-binary and gender-diverse people are deserving of safety, respect, and happiness. Everyone, whether we are allies or a part of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, has a responsibility to challenge discrimination and hateful behaviour. If we stand together with our Transgender, Two-Spirit, non-binary, and gender-diverse kin to eliminate gender-based discrimination, we can create a future where nobody loses their life to transphobic violence. #TransgenderDayofRemembrance #transphobia

Trans Day of Remembrance 2024 As a non-binary person and a parent of a non-binary child, Trans Day of Remembrance holds a deeply personal meaning for me. This day reminds us of the 113 transgender lives lost in the U.S. over the past year, including 43 to violence and 24 to suicide, as reported by Advocates for Trans Equality. Black trans women, who face disproportionate violence, account for over 30% of these losses, a stark reminder of the intersecting injustices our community faces. Through my work providing gender-affirming care, I see the resilience of our community and the barriers we continue to confront. As a parent, I think about the world my child and others like them deserve—a world where trans and non-binary lives are celebrated and protected, not threatened by hate. Today, I honor those we’ve lost and recommit to the fight for justice, equity, and safety for all trans and non-binary people. We owe it to them—and to the future—to do better. #TransDayOfRemembrance #TDOR #ProtectTransLives #JusticeForBlackTransLives #BeyondTheBinary #ProfessionalEnbys #Themfessional #NonbinaryLeaders #EnbyHealthcareProfessionals #JEDIinHealthcare #TransHealthcare