Transgender Awareness Week (TAW) is observed the week leading up to International Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), usually November 13-19.
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an internationally held event on November 20th to recognize and remember trans and nonbinary people who have died due to anti-trans violence in the past year.
Trans Awareness Week (TAW) will be observed 11-17 November 2026 at George Mason, and will be kicked off with:
- Transgender Day of Literature on Wednesday 11 November 2026: 12-4:30pm | Register on Mason360
– this event is a collaboration with Watershed Lit, University Life, and the Women and Gender Studies Program
2026 Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) Vigil
Wednesday, 18 November 2026: 5-6:30pm | Register on Mason360
During George Mason’s 2026 observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance, the LGBTQ+ Resources Center and the Center for Leadership and Intercultural Engagement will hold a vigil to acknowledge the losses of our last year and spread awareness about the continued violence against trans and non-binary folks. We also invite folks who have lost transgender folks in their lifetimes to share those names during a special community space during the vigil. We know that grief and loss are processes that cannot be captured within one year, so there will be time to light a candle and honor their memory as well.