As transgender awareness week draws to a close (13th-19th November), the Isle of Wight council is proud to raise the trans flag to show our support to the transgender people who work and live on the Island, and to show that they are included in our community.
Sunday 20th November marks Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), where we remember those who have been killed for being their authentic self.
Killed – just for being themselves
In 2021, 375 transgender people were killed across the world – this is the highest number ever recorded – just for being themselves.
In 2021 there were 2,630 hate crimes against transgender people recorded in the UK – of which 242 were reported in Hampshire and Isle of Wight.
Sadly, it is estimated that 88 per cent of transgender hate crime does not get reported in the UK.
73 per cent of transgender people experience harassment in their community in the UK.
As of 2022, there are 58,000 transwomen, 48,000 transmen and 114,000 non-binary people living in the UK.
Where to get support
If you need support as a transgender person, or as a family member, please go to the Beyond Reflections Website where you will be able to access the support and information you need.
As a young person, please go to Breakout Youth for support and information.
For support in the workplace, please see the Unison Website for template workplace policies and information on how to be a good trans ally.
News shared by Isle of Wight council press office, in their own words. Ed
