Transgender Awareness Week

10/11/2022

Next week is Transgender Awareness Week, a time when transgender people and their allies take action to bring attention and awareness to the community by educating the public about sharing stories and advancing advocacy around the issues of discrimination and violence that affect the transgender community. The week concludes on 20 November with Transgender Day of Remembrance, where we remember those who have lost their lives to transphobia and violence. It is also a day to celebrate resilience in the face of adversity and pledge to fight transphobia to create an inclusive place for all persons.

The Bar Association is committed to supporting a Bar that reflects and is inclusive of the diverse composition of Australia’s society. The Association’s LGBTQI Principles on Inclusiveness have been developed for the benefit of members and their Chambers/Floors. For further information about inclusiveness for LGBTQI people, see the Association’s Supporting LGBTQI Inclusivity webpage and information from ACON on safety and inclusion.