Today, on Trans Day of Remembrance (Nov 20), we honour the trans and gender diverse people whose lives were taken by transphobic violence.
This year, Trans Awareness Week unfolded against a backdrop of rising anti-2SLGBTQI and anti-trans hate. In a time marked by increasing misinformation, escalating anti-trans rhetoric, and harmful policies targeting trans
and gender diverse communities, it is clear that awareness alone is not enough. Meaningful, sustained year-round allyship and action is essential.
Alberta's Bill 9 Shows Why Allyship Is Needed
The need for continued action is underscored by Alberta’s introduction of Bill 9, which invokes the notwithstanding clause to reinforce legislation that restricts the Charter rights of trans and gender diverse people.
Read Egale’s full statement
Did You Miss Our Webinar?
Did you miss our webinar Draw the Line Against Transphobia in Schools?
If you weren’t able to join us, you can still watch the recording - available until December 18, 2025.
Watch the recording
Continue Your Trans Allyship All Year Long
We invite you to carry your allyship with trans communities every day of the year. To be an ally, you can:
- Learn continually from trans voices and lived experiences
- Unlearn harmful stereotypes and challenge misinformation whenever you encounter it through Egale’s Rainbow Action Hub
- Advocate for policies that uphold human rights and protect access to gender-affirming care
- Speak up in your schools, workplaces, and communities
- Donate to trans-led initiatives and organizations working on the front lines
Year-round allyship
means choosing action long after Trans Awareness Week ends — because trans and gender diverse people deserve safety, dignity, and affirmation every day.
Thank you to the Unifor Social Justice Fund for generously supporting our 2025 Trans Awareness Week campaign.
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