amprog:This Trans day of remembrance, honor the memory of all those we’ve lost to anti-transge
amprog:This Trans day of remembrance, honor the memory of all those we’ve lost to anti-transgender violence.After a year that trans people have faced a rising tide of hate – from HB2, to widespread harassment and violence we are remembering those we’ve lost and recommitting ourselves to fighting for and side-by-side with trans people facing violence every day.Below are resources for transgender people facing violence and discrimination:–Pro-bono attorneys are helping trans people update IDs and pay for passports – use #translawhelp to connect to attorneys and fundraisershttp://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/growing-social-media-movement-helps-trans-people-fund-id-changes-n685826–If you’re a trans survivor of hate violence or DV, you have rights to access help under federal law http://www.transequality.org/know-your-rights/survivors-violence –Trans Lifeline runs a help hotline staffed by trans people for trans people. Trans Lifeline volunteers are ready to support you. You can call them at (877) 565-8860 Today we remember those we’ve lost to anti-transgender violence. -- source link
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