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Transgender Day of Remembrance Draws Vigils Worldwide as New Reports Detail 281 Killings

Advocates cite new data to press leaders to curb dehumanizing rhetoric.

Patricia Bender pictured with a custom airbrushed jacket of Tahiry Broom in Cleveland, Ohio, on Feb 21, 2025.
Kayla's tattoo of her brother, Sam.
Karmin Wells poses with her grandfather, Willie Bibb. She called him “Daddy” because he raised her like a father.
People attend a rally to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance in San Francisco. In the past year, Advocates for Trans Equality counted 27 violent deaths of trans people in the United States, as well as 21 suicides.

Overview

  • Events and candlelight vigils were held across the U.S., U.K. and Canada, including gatherings in San Francisco, New York City, Minnesota, Chicago, Toronto and Decatur.
  • TGEU’s Trans Murder Monitoring reports at least 281 trans and gender-diverse people were killed globally between October 1, 2024 and September 30, 2025, with most victims being trans women and people of color and frequent targeting of sex workers and activists.
  • Advocates for Trans Equality counted 27 violent deaths of trans people in the U.S. over the past year and 21 suicides, with most suicides under age 24 and the majority of killings involving firearms.
  • Boston’s City Council unanimously created a transgender and queer community advisory council and recognized Nov. 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance, as local leaders also flagged death threats against a state appointee and concerns over Fenway Health’s pause on hormones and puberty blockers for patients under 19.
  • LGBTQ organizations urged an end to hostile political messaging and policies, citing HRC data showing nearly 400 U.S. killings since 2013 and survey findings that many trans people report reducing their public visibility.