Transgender Day of Remembrance, November 20

Nov 5, 2026

Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) is observed every November 20 to honor the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost to anti-transgender violence. This solemn day raises awareness about the ongoing discrimination and violence faced by the transgender community. Take time to reflect, educate yourself, and advocate for a safer, more inclusive world.

Each year on #TransDayOfRemembrance, we honour 2 Spirit, trans, non-binary and gender-diverse people whose lives were lost to violence, illness, hate, substance use, suicide and institutional failure.. Each loss represents a life loved, a community grieving and a story cut short.

In Ontario, 35 per cent of trans people seriously considered suicide in the past year. Eleven per cent attempted. Twelve per cent used one or more high-risk illicit drugs. These numbers reflect the harm caused when identity is rejected, care is delayed or denied and safety is out of reach.

Today we hold space for the people we have lost and the communities carrying their grief. We honour the trans people who continue to lead, create, advocate and live their truth in a world that is still catching up to what they deserve.