URFA recognizes the Transgender Day of Remembrance

November 21, 2019

Today, URFA rec­og­nizes the Trans­gen­der Day of Remem­brance, which is a day observed annu­al­ly on Novem­ber 20^th to memo­ri­al­ize those who have been mur­dered as a result of trans­pho­bia. It is also a day to call atten­tion to the con­tin­ued vio­lence endured by trans­gen­der people.

There are many things that we can all do to fight against the dis­crim­i­na­tion faced by trans­gen­der peo­ple in our work­place and in our com­mu­ni­ty. Sup­port your co-work­ers and those in your com­mu­ni­ty who are fac­ing and who have faced trans­pho­bia, and call out those who use trans­pho­bic lan­guage. Attend local pride events, and sup­port the work being done by human rights orga­ni­za­tions to end trans­pho­bia and save lives in Cana­da and in oth­er coun­tries around the world. Be aware of your own bias­es, and work to be an ally to all LGBTQ2S+ people.

URFA will con­tin­ue our com­mit­ment to fight­ing dis­crim­i­na­tion in all its forms, and to ensur­ing that our cam­pus is a safe space for every­one to work and learn.

This after­noon, UR Pride is host­ing an event to mark the Trans­gen­der Day of Remem­brance. We encour­age all mem­bers to attend. More infor­ma­tion is avail­able online here: https://​www​.face​book​.com/​event…