TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

[LostInTime]

SSONet
http://www.ssonet.com.au/display.asp?ArticleID=7242
by Cara Davis

Almost 10 percent of transgender people will be murdered, compared to 0.0055 percent of the general population.

In addition, 60 percent of all transgender people become victims of hate crimes.

The US statistics, provided by Gender Evolve, form the basis of an online petition to the United Nations calling for equal human rights for transgender people.

[nickie]

This really is a sad state of affairs. And what can we do about it? Maybe the hate crimes bill will pass, and help. My church, here in West Florida, is hosting a Day of Remembrance, if anyone in the area is interested. Just let me know and I will send you the details. I mentioned it on URNotalone, but I guess nobody was interested. Maybe it's mostly for crossdressers.