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Pansexual & Panromantic Pride Day – December 8

💖💛💙 On December 8, we celebrate Pansexual and Panromantic Pride Day , honoring identities that transcend gender in attraction and romance. Many individuals with pan‑orientation face misunderstanding or invisibility—even within LGBTQ+ circles. This day emphasises education, representation, and belonging. The Rainbow Stores+2The Atlantic+2 At LGBT Senior Housing and Care, we celebrate pan elders whose lives expand our understanding of identity, and we commit to creating affi

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World AIDS Day

🌍 On December 1, the world observes a global health awareness day focused on remembering lives lost to AIDS, supporting those currently living with HIV, and renewing commitment to ending the epidemic. The World Health Organization reports that in 2024 over 40 million people were living with HIV worldwide—highlighting that despite decades of progress, the challenge remains. CDC+3World Health Organization+3UNAIDS+3 At LGBT Senior Housing and Care, we honour LGBTQ+ elders—many

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Thanksgiving Day

🦃 This Thanksgiving Day — celebrated every fourth Thursday in November — invites us to pause in gratitude, gather in community, and reflect on both our blessings and responsibilities. Wikipedia+2Smithsonian Institution+2 In today’s evolving social landscape, this tradition holds new layers of meaning: ● It reminds us of the enduring power of community and connection, especially at times when many are facing isolation or displacement. ● It offers a moment for thankfulness and

Nov 27

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

🧡 International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (November 25 2025) marks a global call to action to end gender‑based violence in all its forms—from domestic abuse to online harassment, from intimate partner violence to femicide. According to the United Nations, an estimated 736 million women have experienced physical or sexual violence in their lifetime. United Nations+2pmnch.who.int+2 In recent events, the convergence of post‑pandemic recovery, humanitaria

Nov 24

Transgender Day of Remembrance

🕯️Transgender Day of Remembrance (November 20) — a day dedicated to honoring the lives of transgender, non‑binary, and gender‑diverse individuals lost to violence and anti‑trans hatred. glaad.org +2Michigan State University+2 In the past year alone, at least 36 trans people were killed due to bias‑related violence, and transgender individuals face over four times the violence risk of cisgender people. AP News This observance happens amid rising legislative attacks on trans r

Nov 19

Transgender Awareness Week

📅 November 13–19 marks Transgender Awareness Week, a dedicated time to increase visibility of transgender, non‑binary, and gender‑diverse individuals, amplify their stories, and elevate advocacy for inclusive rights and protections. glaad.org + 2glsen.org +2 In an era where transgender people remain at the sharp edge of legislative attacks, healthcare access struggles, and social stigma, this week is not just about visibility—it’s about commitment. Recent data shows that ove

Nov 12

Intersex Day of Solidarity

🧡 November 8 marks Intersex Day of Solidarity (also known as Intersex Day of Remembrance) — a day for honoring intersex individuals, remembering those whose lives were impacted by forced medical interventions or stigma, and affirming the ongoing struggle for bodily autonomy and human rights. Intersex Day+2Diva Magazine+2 In recent years, global momentum has grown: the United Nations Human Rights Council adopted its first resolution protecting intersex people’s rights, which

Nov 7

Transgender Parent Day

👨 👩 👧 👦Transgender Parent Day is observed annually on the first Sunday of November and celebrates the love, resilience, and lives of transgender parents—and parents of transgender children. Heckin' Unicorn+2Resource Center+2 In a time when legislation and social climate around transgender identities are under increased scrutiny, highlighting the role of trans parents is more important than ever. Today’s context: ● Anti‑trans bills targeting family rights and parental reco

Nov 3

Transgender Awareness Month

🌀 November marks Transgender Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the lives, contributions, and resilience of our transgender, non‑binary, and gender‑diverse communities while also shining a spotlight on the ongoing violence, discrimination, and erasure they face. fenwayhealth.org + 2spectrumcenter.umich.edu +2 In 2025, the urgency has never felt greater. As anti‑trans legislation surges in many states and transgender youth face increasingly hostile environments, visibility

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