Trans Awareness Week
Trans Awareness week takes place annually between the 13th and 19 the of November and culminates in Transgender day of Remembrance on the 20th of November.
In the 2000’s Trans organisations such as GLAAD and GLSEN began promoting education and further advocacy in the week leading up to Transgender day of Remembrance. Which led to Transgender Awareness week.
In some places of education, they run events/trips and spread awareness through information. The Royal Holloway University ran numerous events such as bake sales, clothes swaps and sold banners to raise funds. Furthermore in schools we can see staff training through the week to help provide support and inclusion such as gender neutral uniforms and P.E kits. Some schools may possibly use Trans narratives and popular figures along with holding types of events for charities.
In places of work, such as Capital One UK they host trans and non-binary 101 learning sessions and share lived experiences.
Trans in the city work with over 300 partners and run a full week of sessions recognising trans and non-binary people.
CPFT NHS Foundation Trust, marked trans week of awareness with an exhibition at Cavell centre as part of a national campaign to improve trans visibility.
If you or someone you know (such as a friend) encounter any form of hate crime, you can call 101 or 999 (in an emergency). The equality advisory service at 0808 800 0082 or visit stonewall.org.uk or galap.or.uk.
Written by Rose, a Supernova
