On this day of Transgender Remembrance, the Lexington Human Rights Committee reaffirms our core values of inclusion and belonging, recognizing that all people possess fundamental aspects of identity that are inherent and immutable. These undeniable truths shape who we are and form the foundation of humanity’s richness and resilience.
Today and all days, we honor the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. Furthermore, we push back against the acts of violence and harmful denial of trans people. Nationally, efforts to deny LGBTQ+ people their full rights have escalated—blocking transgender and non-binary access to bathrooms, denying gender-affirming healthcare for trans people (especially youth), banning books, and erasing queer identities in education. This trend is alarming and these efforts will not stop or fade on their own.
This is a moment where we have an opportunity to stand up against voices that promote intolerance of the trans community and take action to defend the fundamental rights of all people as stated in Article1 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, that ‘all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.’
You can honor this principle by:
- Voice your support for and learn about policies impacting our queer community
- Challenge those who express intolerance while respecting their dignity
- Educate our future generations to build a more understanding and tolerant future.
- Support LexPride and other state and national organizations that support the queer community. There are also mutual aid initiatives that support LGBTQ+ people.
The Lexington Human Rights Committee loudly and proudly stands with the value of dignity and belonging for all.
Peace and love,
Lexington Human Rights Committee