Transgender Week of Awareness | November 13 - November 19

Transgender Week of Awareness

RMIAN proudly joins organizations and individuals across the country to participate in Transgender Awareness Week this November 13-19, 2022. This week leads to the annual observance on November 20th for Transgender Day of Remembrance, to honor the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of transgender violence.

Despite incredible strength and resilience, the transgender community is often under attack and marginalized. RMIAN stands up against this hatred, discrimination, and bigotry. RMIAN celebrates our transgender clients, community members, and loved ones, and works every day to fight for the rights, protection, and recognition of all.

During this week, RMIAN calls on Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. government, to immediately end the imprisonment of transgender individuals in immigration detention across the United States. We know that transgender individuals in immigration detention face disproportionate harm, including discrimination, inhumane conditions, abuse, prolonged detention, a lack of safety, and a lack of access to basic needs and medical care. 

This week—and every day—RMIAN re-affirms its deep commitment to advocating for the rights of transgender individuals.

We invite you to consider donating to one of the following organizations:

One Colorado: Reduces barriers experienced by transgender Coloradans and their families through advocacy, policy, and education. 

Transformative Freedom Fund: Supporting the authentic selves of transgender Coloradans by removing financial barriers to transition-related healthcare.

Colorado Name Change Project: Helps you better understand and navigate the process of changing your name and/or your gender marker.