Curated by City of Eugene Cultural Services
Location: 99 W 10th Ave. • 12–4 p.m. Monday-Friday

This installation invites everyone to join this special observance by honoring and remembering those whose lives have been taken by anti-transgender violence, to work toward eliminating discrimination on all levels and to promote a culture of understanding.

The United States government and the City of Eugene observe Nov. 20 as Transgender Day of Remembrance to acknowledge and honor the lives that have been lost to anti-transgender violence and to support people who are transgender and those who are affected by anti-transgender bias.

Transgender and gender-diverse persons contribute greatly to our community’s diversity and prosperity. The City of Eugene Human Rights Commission upholds the inherent human rights of transgender residents, condemns anti-transgender violence and hate.

The City of Eugene Human Rights Commission urges all Eugenians to continuously commit to eliminate discrimination and prejudice, build a culture of human rights, and nurture a community where every person is protected and valued.

History of Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance began in 1999 by transgender advocate Gwendolyn Ann Smith as a vigil to honor the memory of Rita Hester, a transgender woman who was killed in 1998. The vigil commemorates transgender people lost to violence since Rita Hester’s death and has become an important annual tradition.

Details about 2024 transgender victims
City of Eugene 2024 proclamation
More history