Honouring the victims of anti-trans violence on Transgender Day of Remembrance

Community events will be taking place in the city to mark this year’s Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR).

TDoR is observed annually on 20 November to honour the memory of people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence and to raise awareness of the immense suffering and harm caused by transphobia.

To show our solidarity and support to our Trans communities, we will be flying the Trans flags from Hove and Brighton town halls.

Community solidarity

People are invited to join Brighton & Hove’s Trans, non-binary and gender-diverse communities at a variety of gatherings across the city.

Community vigil led by Trans Pride and Not a Phase

6.30pm to 8pm, Thursday 20 November

Jubilee Square

An opportunity to come together as a community and cultivate a comforting and united space as we take time to remember the trans, non-binary and gender non-conforming lives lost to anti-trans violence.

Transgender Day of Remembrance community event

11.30am to 3pm, Sunday 23 November

Fabrica, Duke Street, Brighton, BN1 1AG

This community gathering will honour all those who have lost their lives to anti-trans violence and been persecuted for living authentically, as well as celebrate the remarkable strength and unity of Brighton & Hove’s Trans and non-binary communities.

The Rainbow Chorus will open the event with live singing. There will be a screen displaying the names of community members we have lost this year. Members of The Clare Project team, who are mental health first aiders, will be present to offer support if needed.

This is intended to be a gentle, calm, community safe space – to talk, grieve and just be with each other.

To create a safe and inclusive space for all, the event will be fully accessible. Refreshments will be provided.

Zero tolerance of transphobic violence

Councillor Mitchie Alexander, Cabinet member for Communities, Equalities and Adult Social Care, said: “Transgender Day of Remembrance is a time to remember and honour the precious lives lost to trans violence, bigotry, prejudice and hatred.

“We grieve with all who have tragically lost loved ones, simply because they sought the joy of living as their true, authentic selves.

“On TDoR, it’s our commitment not only to remember those who have been lost, but also to stand firmly beside our trans, non-binary and gender-diverse communities in their fight to have their basic rights respected and upheld. 

“We take this opportunity to reiterate that there will never be tolerance for transphobic hatred and violence in Brighton & Hove. 

“We are fully committed to working with our TNBI communities, in creating an inclusive, welcoming environment, where all individuals can thrive and live their best lives.

“I encourage all to join TNBI communities at one of the community vigils and strengthen our collective voice calling for trans rights, acceptance and respect for all.”

Our trans and non-binary inclusive approach

We’re proud of being a diverse city and the council’s commitment to equality and inclusion for all people, including our trans and nonbinary residents. Brighton & Hove stands in full solidarity with the trans community, in our city and beyond, in its struggle for safety and equality in all aspects of their lives.

The city’s Trans Needs Assessment and Trans Equality Scrutiny Group identified the Trans and Non-binary community as a group made vulnerable and highlighted the need to remove the stigma and build relationships. We know from a range of evidence that gender is more complicated than is traditionally recognised.

Reporting hate crime and anti-social behaviour

Everyone in Brighton & Hove has a right to feel safe.

We are committed to supporting communities harmed by hate crime.

We encourage anyone who has experienced anti-social behaviour or hate incidents, harassment or distress due to their identity, to report it.

You can report hate incidents or ASB to Sussex Police on 101 if it’s not an emergency. In an emergency, always call 999.

Council tenants, council leaseholders and tenants of leaseholders who've experienced hate incidents or ASB should report it to Housing Customer Services. Housing association tenants need to report incidents to their landlord.

Private rented sector tenants and owner occupiers can report hate incidents and ASB to the Community Safety Team using our online anti-social behaviour and hate incident reporting form or by contacting our Community Safety team by emailing communitysafety.casework@brighton-hove.gov.uk or calling 01273 292735.

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