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Title: The State Department joins in marking Transgender Day of Remembrance
Post by: V M on November 20, 2013, 05:15:08 PM
Post by: V M on November 20, 2013, 05:15:08 PM
I thought this to be an interesting article
U.S. Department of State (http://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2013/11/217776.htm)
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Transgender Day of Remembrance
Remarks
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
November 20, 2013
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U.S. Department of State (http://www.state.gov/secretary/remarks/2013/11/217776.htm)
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Transgender Day of Remembrance
Remarks
John Kerry
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
November 20, 2013
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QuoteThe State Department joins people around the world in marking Transgender Day of Remembrance, honoring the memory of lives lost to violence provoked by fear and hatred of transgender and gender non-conforming people.
We have made tremendous progress in advancing the rights of LGBT persons. But when people continue to be harassed, arrested and even killed simply because of who they are and who they love, we know that we still have hard work before us.
The sad truth is that in too many places, including the United States, transgender persons continue to face violence and discrimination on a daily basis.
In too many cases, crimes against LGBT persons, including murder, are not thoroughly investigated or prosecuted. Transgender persons are frequently denied medical care and public services. They still suffer discrimination in employment, education, and housing.
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Title: Re: The State Department joins in marking Transgender Day of Remembrance
Post by: Mx Pippa on November 20, 2013, 05:44:47 PM
Post by: Mx Pippa on November 20, 2013, 05:44:47 PM
This is all wonderful news V M, Maybe next year UK and the rest of the world will follow suit.