Governor Stein Proclaims Transgender Day of Remembrance

Transgender Day Of Remembrance 

2026

By The Governor Of The State Of North Carolina

A Proclamation

Whereas, all people deserve to live in a state that respects their dignity, safety, and overall well-being through equal and fair treatment for everyone; and

Whereas, members of the transgender community are valued and productive residents of our state who contribute to North Carolina’s progress and prosperity; and

Whereas, transgender people in North Carolina are a small, vulnerable group of people who face high levels of discrimination, fear, stigma, and bias that can fuel abuse and violence; and

Whereas, the state of North Carolina benefits from the diversity of its population and welcomes all people as a testament to our shared values of dignity and fairness for everyone; and

Whereas, the state of North Carolina, through laws, policies, and practices, condemns acts of violence; and

Whereas, Transgender Day of Remembrance helps bring public awareness to hate crimes against transgender people and honors the memory of those harmed or killed by senseless acts of violence each year; and

Whereas, on this day of observance, North Carolina commits to moving forward together to treat all people fairly;

Now, Therefore, I, Josh Stein, Governor of the State of North Carolina, do hereby proclaim November 20, 2026, as “Transgender Day Of Remembrance” in North Carolina and commend its observance.

In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of North Carolina at the Capitol in Raleigh this twenty-sixth day of October in the year of our Lord two thousand and twenty-sixth and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and fifty-first.