November 13th-19th is Trans Awareness Week. This week is celebrated annually to raise awareness about the ongoing issues and discrimination faced by the transgender community throughout the world. Unfortunately, this year marks the most recorded violence against transgender folks, with over 375 transgender or gender non-conforming persons having been murdered globally. As we near November 20th (Transgender Day of Remembrance), let us honor those lives lost each year to transphobic violence, and hope for a more peaceful and accepting future. If you wish to learn more about being an ally for transgender folks, visit: https://www.glaad.org/transgender/allies