What is the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR)?
The Transgender Day Of Remembrance is a memorial to those lost due to violence because of their perceived or real gender identity. The event is held every year on November 20 in towns and cities around the world. The first TDOR was held in 1999 to honor Rita Hester, a transgender African-American woman who was murdered because of her gender identity. Please visit TDOR.org for more information on events in your area.