Transgender Day of Remembrance 2023

The Transgender Day of Remembrance service, recorded at St Andrew's on the Terrace in Wellington, commemorates the lives lost due to anti-transgender violence and bigotry. This profound event encapsulates a range of emotions, from grief and remembrance to a call for justice and change. The service includes various elements like readings from the Hebrew Bible and the New Testament, emphasizing themes of refuge, justice, and the Good Samaritan's compassion. A poignant contemporary reading from Alok Vaid-Manon, a trans South Asian writer and activist, delves into the struggles and resilience of the transgender community. Vaid-Manon's words highlight the importance of understanding history, the legacy of trans ancestors, and the need for self-determination in gender identity. The service also addresses the larger social and political context, touching upon issues like the weaponization of biology, the history of eugenics, and the spread of far-right ideologies. It calls for a response of healing, compassion, and love to combat violence and hatred. The overall theme of the service is the transformative power of radical love, urging support for those marginalized and advocating for spaces that foster acceptance and belonging. The service is a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for transgender rights and the importance of remembering and honoring those who have been lost.

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