Investigate, prosecute and provide remedy for acts of violence, torture and ill-treatment against trans people and those who defend their rights.
It’s time to stand up for the rights of the trans community. It’s time to stop vilifying those who are different from ourselves. But with the increased visibility of trans people in our communities, the media and public life, comes awareness and changing attitudes – which is key to securing trans people’s fundamental rights.
Living authentically – simply being visible – takes an enormous amount of courage. For trans people this can be very dangerous. Living life openly as your true self is something most people take for granted. Without proper identity documents, trans people are excluded from many every day activities – from opening a bank account, and applying for a job, to renting a home or traveling to another country. In the relatively few places where it is permitted, it often comes with terrible preconditions, such as sterilization and forced divorce. This hostility towards trans people is often even codified into laws that bar trans people from exercising basic rights.įor example, in most countries, it’s impossible for trans people to have their gender identity recognized on official identity documents such as passports and drivers’ licenses. Inflammatory media coverage and rhetoric from political and community leaders make already-hostile environments even worse. Trans people are much more likely to be bullied, assaulted and murdered than other people. Nevertheless, in a world where many people harbor negative views and awareness of trans issues is limited, trans people often face hostility, discrimination and violence – simply for being who they are. Trans people are a vital part of communities and cultures, as they have been throughout history. There’s nothing wrong with being trans: it’s simply a part of the rich diversity of human nature. It can also have other names, often with deep cultural and historical roots, such as hijra, third gender, two-spirit, travesti, fa’afafine, transpinay, transpinoy, muxe, waria and meti. This is often referred to as being trans or transgender. But for some, their assigned sex isn’t true to who they really are. For most people, their gender identity will match the sex recorded on their birth certificate when they were born. Hoboken was one of three municipalities in New Jersey, and one of 94 cities across the country to earn a the perfect rating from HRC.Everyone has a deep-rooted sense of their own gender. Last year Hoboken received a perfect 100 percent rating from the Human Right’s Campaign’s (HRC) Municipal Equality Index (MEI), an annual examination of policies relating to LGBTQ+ laws and cities in over 500 municipalities across the United States. We stand in solidarity and are inspired by your bravery!” tweeted Hoboken PSOA. “In honor of #TransDayofVisibility celebrates the journey of our very own Officer Dani Simone. Love is love.”Īlso attending today’s flag-raising were Councilmembers Phil Cohen and Jim Doyle, Fire Chief Brian Crimmins, Migdalia Pagan-Milano, and Police Officer Dani Simone. So in celebration of Trans Visibility Day 2021, we say to our transgender community, we see you, we hear you, and we’re here for you. “Diversity, equity and inclusion are strong words that are part of this process, and we know this will take time and requires much engagement and patience. “Across our great nation, many of us are trying to dismantle hate and violence toward each other in different capacities,” said Laura Knittel, Hoboken’s LGBTQ+ liaison. We are proud to have the City of Hoboken supporting and honoring us!” “However even as we celebrate, we must also use today to raise awareness about discrimination and violence that trans folks still face. “Transgender Day of Visibility is a day to celebrate transgender, non-binary, and gender-diverse communities around the world and acknowledge the contributions they have made and the courage it takes to live authentically,” said Executive Director of Hudson Pride Center Elizabeth Schedl.
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