Brighton & Hove City Council is to fly the trans flag from Hove and Brighton town halls for Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) on Wednesday, November 20.
TDOR is observed annually to honour the memory of people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence and raise awareness of the immense suffering and harm caused by transphobia.
Councillor Leslie Pumm, Cabinet Member for Communities, Equality and Human Rights, said: “This Transgender Day of Remembrance, we stand firmly beside our trans, non-binary and gender-diverse communities as we honour, remember and mourn those who lost their lives to bigotry, prejudice and hatred.
“No amount of prejudice and persecution will ever have the power to erase trans people, their unique experience, the need to live authentically and the subsequent joy that comes out of it.
“There will never be tolerance for transphobic violence in Brighton & Hove. We are fully committed to working with our TNBI communities to support them and create an inclusive and welcoming environment where all individuals can thrive.”
The city council encourages anyone who has experienced anti-social behaviour (ASB) 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.
