"Transgender Day of Remembrance is an occasion in the LGBT community set aside to memorialise those who were killed due to anti-transgender hatred or prejudice (transphobia). The event is held on 20 November. It was founded by Gwendolyn Ann Smith to honour Rita Hester, whose murder in 1998 kicked off the "Remembering Our Dead" web project and a San Francisco, California candlelight vigil in 1999. Since then, the event has grown to encompass memorials in hundreds of cities around the world." (Wikipedia)

More information on the Transgender Day of Remembrance from the GSA Network

Every year more names are added to the list, human beings killed because they were either transgendered or perceived to be transgendered. Every year more people find themselves injured or killed as a result of hate crimes based on nothing but their gender identity. Every year we think we are taking a step forward, becoming more progressive, yet people are still victims of prejudice and still leading difficult lives and still losing their lives, simply for daring to be themselves.

Please take a moment today to remember and honour those who have been killed in senseless hate crimes based on their transgender identity. With more awareness, one day we might really take a step forward.