TDoR vigil image featuring a lit purple candle and the logos of the hosts: Open Table Network, Cambridge Solidarity Hub & Downing Place URC
ON SUNDAY 20th November 2022 at 6.00pm GMT we are honouring Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR for short).
TDoR is an annual observance on 20th November in memory of the trans people who lost their lives through acts of anti-trans violence in the past year.
At the time of writing, the figure for 1st October 2021 and 30th September 2022 is 390 reports from 42 countries. Source: tdor.translivesmatter.info/reports
This is a space for people of all genders and of all faiths or none to spend time in reflection and remembrance, and to support each-other in our call to action.
This vigil is co-hosted by the Open Table Network and Cambridge Solidarity Hub at Downing Place United Reformed Church, Cambridge.
If you are in the area, you are more than welcome to come to the church. If not, here is the livestream link.
After the vigil the recording will be added to the Open Table Network YouTube channel.
The vigil will be led by our Co-Chairs Alex Clare-Young and Sarah Hobbs, both trans advocates. If you haven't met them yet, you can watch Alex's intro video here and Sarah's intro video here.
During this vigil we will NOT watch a video of the names of those who have died, as some find this distressing.
For those who would wish to remember in this way, we have created a slideshow, which you are welcome to watch at a time to suit you, and to share in your communities. This is now available on the Open Table Network YouTube channel [6.5mins].
CW: Some may find this distressing. Take care - we're here to help.