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Transgender Day of Remembrance will take place this year on Wednesday, 20 November 2024. This annual observance honours the memory of transgender people whose lives were tragically lost due to anti-transgender violence.

The week leading up to Transgender Day of Remembrance, Trans Awareness Week, provides an opportunity to increase visibility around the issues affecting the trans community, share stories, and raise awareness of support services available for trans, non-binary, and intersex people.

At Sussex, we will mark these important occasions by flying the Trans flag over Sussex House.

Support for staff

Sussex offers several inclusive groups and resources for trans, non-binary, and LGBT+ staff and students:

• Trans and Nonbinary Staff Network: A confidential space for staff who identify as trans and/or non-binary. To join, contact transnonbinarystaff@sussex.ac.uk.
• LGBT+ Staff Network: Staff identifying as LGBT+ can join by emailing lgbt-staff@sussex.ac.uk.

Support for students

• Students’ Union Trans and Nonbinary Group: Students who identify as trans, non-binary, or intersex can contact the group via transnonbinary@sussexstudent.com
• LGBTQ+ Society: LGBT+ students can join the LGBTQ+ Society through the Students’ Union.
• Student Centre:  Students can access support through the Student Centre or the Sexuality and Gender Support pages.

Additional Resources

• For more information and resources related to the trans community, visit Stonewall's Trans Hub.
• Dignity, Respect and Inclusion:  We want all members of our community to feel they belong at Sussex and to have the opportunity to contribute and thrive.

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