President Joe Biden After more than 40 transgender Americans were killed this year, a statement was issued on Transgender Remembrance Day condemning “horrible” violence.
in a News from the White House on Saturday, Biden mourned those who lost their lives in the United States and around the world.
“This year, at least 46 transgender people in this country — and hundreds of people around the world — were killed in terrible acts of violence. Each of these lives is precious. Each of them deserves freedom and justice. And happy,” he said. “We express our condolences for those who have been lost among the deadliest transgender Americans in history and countless other transgender people — disproportionate black and brown transgender women and girls — who face cruel violence, discrimination and harassment. “
According to the Human Rights Movement (HRC) is an LGBTQ advocacy organization. In 2021, at least 47 transgender or non-compliant Americans were shot or killed by violence. This number is the highest on record for the organization, which has been recording violence against transgender people since 2013.
Last year, the organization recorded 44 transgender or non-gender deaths.
“These victims, like all of us, are caring partners, parents, family members, friends, and community members. They work, go to school, and attend churches. They are real people — people who should not be deprived of their lives come from them. “HRC said in a statement.
On Saturday, Biden called for Senate Pass the equality bill, The bill amended the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to protect people from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. He also called on national leaders, legislators and members of his government to “address the violence epidemic and promote equality for transgender people.”
The president said in a statement: “Too many trans people still live in fear and face systemic barriers to freedom and equality. Transgender people are one of the bravest Americans I know. But no one should be brave to live. Safety and dignity. Today, we remember. Tomorrow — and every day — we must continue to act.”
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Transgender Remembrance Day was initiated by activist Gwendolyn Ann Smith in 1999 and is recognized every year to commemorate victims of violence across the country.
The day is over Transgender Awareness Week, Including the White House vigil hosted by the second gentleman Doug Enhof, And members’ speeches Congress.
“This day is to commemorate the day when she and too many others died due to phobia and violence,” a representative of the Democratic Party Ayana Presley She said in her speech on Wednesday Named every transgender American killed this year.
“The cruelty of transphobia is a threat, no matter where it exists, whether it is in music, on TV, or in the sacred halls of the national capital, we must face it and eradicate it. There is no place for hatred, Because someone is brave enough to appear exactly as they are and live out their reality,” she added.
