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Trans People Continue to Be Murdered at Extreme Rates as Republicans Push Transphobic Laws

The Human Rights Campaign released its annual report on Transgender Day of Remembrance, highlighting the disproporionate violence transgender and gender nonconforming people face.

Trans Woman Tortured to Death, Her Body Dumped in a Canal

At least 65 trans people have been killed in Mexico this year. 

Rio's Trans Inmates Allowed to Choose Between Male or Female Prisons

Brazil -- a country which sees a record amount of transphobic violence -- is taking unique steps to reduce the epidemic in Rio prisons.

Republican: 'Rainbow Jihad' Behind Trans Flag Display at Iowa Capitol

Iowa was the first state to fly the flag at its capitol for Transgender Day of Remembrance, which Rep. Skyler Wheeler (pictured) calls an act of "political aggression."

Transgender? You're fired!

Or worse--you may be murdered. Transgender people may face discrimination on the job, in housing, or even in trying to pee. Some turn to legal proceedings to establish their rights. Some never get the chance to fight back. Part 9 in The Advocate's ongoing Transgender 101 series

Op-ed: It's Time for Trans Lives to Truly Matter to Us All

How many trans women have to die before people start doing something -- or even caring?

A Cisgender Lesbian's TDOR Message to Trans Women

Beverly Tillery of the New York City Anti-Violence Project wants her trans sisters to know she has their backs.

Trans Day of Remembrance: Honoring the Beautiful Trans Lives Stolen

Sunday honors trans lives lost and remembers bold lives lived.

350 Transgender Lives Lost to Violence in Past Year

The global tragedy is reflected in figures gathered by Transrespect Versus Transphobia Worldwide for the 12 months ended September 30.

Black Trans Woman Angel Naira Shot to Death; 47th Victim This Year

Friends are remembering her as a "great person" and a "beautiful soul."

Democrats in Congress Introduce Transgender Day of Remembrance Resolution

"This resolution honors the lives of the trans people we have lost to senseless violence and stands as a symbol of their resilience," says U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal.

Transgender Day of Remembrance Honors Those We've Lost to Violence

There have been 32 violent deaths of trans, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming people in 2022 -- and 300 in the decade these numbers have been tracked.

Here's How the Feds Can Fight Trans Murders

Congress and the White House are speaking out about trans homicides; but what can those in power do to stem the tide?

Democratic Debate Ignores Transgender Day of Remembrance

Many issues were discussed, but anti-trans violence was not among them, even though the debate took place on TDOR.

Op-ed: Why We Still Need TDOR

The Transgender Day of Remembrance's founder, Gwendolyn Ann Smith, reflects on the history and changes the day has seen over the past 15 years.

Trans Memorial Defaced on Dallas Campus

Students were quick to restore the memorial after it was spray-painted with the word 'weird.'

Activist Imara Jones: Trans Day of Remembrance Won't Be Around Forever

This Emmy-winning journalist is on a mission to stop trans violence and make her brothers and sisters equal members of our society.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Vow Change on Trans Day of Remembrance

The president-elect promised to "fight for not only your safety but also the dignity and justice you have been denied."

WATCH: Trans Women Hate Crime Survivors Speak Out

Survivors Candice Milligan and Kimy Hartman got real with reporters following two separate, nearly fatal beatings.

Why Does the World Disregard LGBT People in Latin America?

Legal protections are better in the region than in Africa or Asia, but the lived reality is frightening -- and international advocates are looking away.