Transgender Day of Remembrance

The Transgender Day of Remembrance is held on 20 November. It is a memorial for trans people who have lost their lives to violence.

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20 November is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to honour and remember trans people who have lost their lives to violence. It is a sombre day, and it can be a difficult one for trans and non-binary colleagues and their loved ones. We are committed to being a workplace where everyone is safe and respected. If you need support, confidential help is available at [link to EAP], and our LGBTQ+ network is open to members and allies.

20 November is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day to honour and remember trans people who have lost their lives to violence. It is a sombre day, and it can be a difficult one for trans and non-binary colleagues and their loved ones. We are committed to being a workplace where everyone is safe and respected. If you need support, confidential help is available at [link to EAP], and our LGBTQ+ network is open to members and allies.

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20 November is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, when we remember trans people who have lost their lives to violence. Our thoughts are with trans and non-binary colleagues, and support is available if you need it.

20 November is the Transgender Day of Remembrance, when we remember trans people who have lost their lives to violence. Our thoughts are with trans and non-binary colleagues, and support is available if you need it.

Talking points

For managers and team leads.

- Acknowledge the day quietly and be aware it may be hard for trans and non-binary colleagues. - Use people's correct names and pronouns, every day. - Remind the team how to access support and how to report harassment.

- Acknowledge the day quietly and be aware it may be hard for trans and non-binary colleagues.
- Use people's correct names and pronouns, every day.
- Remind the team how to access support and how to report harassment.

Tone note

How to pitch it.

This is a day of mourning, not celebration, so keep it quiet and sombre; Trans Day of Visibility on 31 March is the celebratory moment. Never ask trans colleagues to speak or share unless they choose to.

This is a day of mourning, not celebration, so keep it quiet and sombre; Trans Day of Visibility on 31 March is the celebratory moment. Never ask trans colleagues to speak or share unless they choose to.

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Transgender Day of Remembrance: What we're doing this year
It's Transgender Day of Remembrance — here's how you can get involved
This week: Transgender Day of Remembrance + team news
20 November: Transgender Day of Remembrance at [Company]

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