Why we need Trans Awareness Week
Next week (13 - 19 November) will mark Trans Awareness Week, which aims to highlight the progress and the unfinished work in the continuing fight for trans and non-binary equality and inclusion both within the workplace and in wider society.
The week culminates with Transgender Day of Remembrance on Saturday, 20 November with the purpose of remembering everyone in the trans community that has fallen victim to violence.
The UK was recently ranked as one of the worst places in Europe and Central Asia to be trans. The low score comes shortly after anti-trans comments at this year’s Conservative Party conference. Prime minister Rishi Sunak said: “A man is a man, and a woman is a woman, that’s just common sense”, while health secretary Steve Barclay proposed banning transgender women from female hospital wards, despite a study last year revealing that there had not been a single complaint about the issue.
As the vitriol from politicians and legacy media outlets continues, it's never been more important to recognise the reason why we need Trans Awareness Week.
Our friends at Trans in the City will be hosting a series of events during the week and we're thrilled to share details in this week's newsletter. The non-profit group led entirely by trans and non-binary people collaborate with over 300 global corporate partners to raise awareness, share contacts and best practice, provide role models and speakers and access to consultancy and training.
Speaking to PinkNews about the importance of Trans Awareness Week, Nicki Lambert, business manager at Trans in the City says: "It's important to bring light, joy and celebration to the trans and non-binary communities and have the opportunity to recognise the successes and value of trans and non-binary people in businesses and charities.
"We want to inspire people, give them the opportunity to collaborate and share their experiences and raise awareness for the community."
Trans in the City events next week!
Exhibition & Workshops (10 am - 3 pm - Monday, 13 November,)
The day will serve as a space for organisations and charities to showcase their inclusivity and support for the trans and non-binary communities and a great informal networking opportunity!
A programme of workshops and talks throughout the morning will feature some of the most inspirational trans and non-binary speakers from their communities.
Trans in the City Awards & Gala (5:30 pm - Monday, 13 November)
This invitation event will come together to recognise the successes and value of trans and non-binary people in businesses and charities and will present seven prestigious Trans in the City awards to corporate and community role models and allies who have shown an outstanding commitment to the trans and non-binary communities.
Check out the full list of nominees!
Celebration Evening (6:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Tuesday, 14 November)
One night after the Trans in the City Gala & Awards, the group is hosting a Celebration Evening which is an opportunity to meet and network with our award winners, corporate sponsors, role models, charities and TITC Directors.
With speeches and entertainment from LGBTQ+ talent, the focus will be on opportunities to connect and share experiences with other trailblazers in the trans and non-binary community. Guests are welcome to join us at any point during the evening.
Student Ambassadors Conference (12:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Wednesday, 15 November)
Trans and non-binary students, graduates, interns and early careers people, over the age of eighteen, are invited to join us at the Trans in the City Student Ambassador Launch, to empower and inspire and to grow our network of Student Ambassadors throughout campuses and workplaces in the UK.
The event will include workshops from TITC Directors and winners of the 2023 Queer Student Awards. The event will finish with Felix Mufti, from Netflix's Sex Education, in conversation with MzzKimberley.
These are just a handful of events that Trans in the City will be hosting next week, head to their website for a full list!
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10moThe hospital wards thing makes no bloody sense to me. When there's overspill,men go into women's wards. When I was in an acute mental health ward, it was a mixed unit. So why kick off about Trans women who are, women? It's just another way to exclude these people!