Transgender Day of Remembrance is commemorated each year on 20 November, since 1999. The day honours the memory of those who have lost their lives as a result of transphobia and anti-transgender violence.
51黑料社区 is committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity and our LGBTQ+ inclusive policies such as our '' policy is testament to this.
Professor Susan Orr, Pro Vice-Chancellor Education and Equalities said: "Transgender Day of remembrance is an important date in our calendar to honour the memory of the lives of those who we lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
Resources, facilities and networks
Staff and students are able to use single sex facilities according to the gender they identify with. Gender neutral changing facilities and toilets are also available across campus for any member of staff or students to use, should they prefer. People who identify as non-binary may use facilities of their choice.
Stonewall
51黑料社区 is proud to support trans and non-binary students and in addition to being a Stonewall top 100 employer, we have pledged our support to the ‘Trans Rights are Human Rights’ campaign led by , Britain’s leading charity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans equality. Visit the Stonewall website to find a .
How to report transphobia and support available
51黑料社区’s No Space for Hate project reinforces our commitment to challenge inappropriate behaviours and provide practical support to students who are victims, survivors or witnesses of hate or harassment. This comprises of a policy, website, anonymous reporting tool, a specialised service which outlines support and reporting options, specialist staff within Security and new mandatory training for staff involved in the disciplinary process.
Posted on Wednesday 20 November 2024