President’s Blog

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2009/11/20/transgender-day-of-remembrance/

Today is the 11th International Transgender Day of Remembrance.

The yearly event is held to recognise and remember trans people who havebeen killed through hatred or prejudice.

According to transgenderdor.org, it is estimated that 117 trans people worldwide have been murdered this year, although it is expected the actual figure is higher.

In the UK, two trans women have been murdered in the last few weeks.

Andrea Waddell was found dead in her Brighton flat on October 15th, while Destiny Lauren was found strangled at her Kentish Town, London, home on November 5th. A motive for their deaths has not yet been confirmed.

Events are being held around the world to remember them and others like them.

In London, a vigil will be held tomorrow from 2.15pm at the 52 Club, Gower Street.

Hi everyone,

CUSU LBGT would like to welcome you to a new term and a new year. We have an exciting line up of events coming up and Anthony (communications officer) will be giving you more details through the [LISTINGS] messages.

I have two things- first is the Rendezvous relaunch this Tuesday and second is the change in the CUSU LBGT committee.

1CUSU Ents and CUSU LBGT would like to welcome you back to Cambridge’s premier weekly LBGT night.

Come down, catch up with old friends and meet new people. Chat about all the things you did in the summer over a cocktail and chill out in the comfort of Revs. Party away until the early hours to a great mix of party tunes.

Drinks start from £1.50 and a weekly changing selection of cocktails from £2.50.

10pm-2am

entry £2 before 11pm – £3 after 11pm.

Gay/straight/town/gown – all are welcome.

Don’t miss it! We look forward to seeing you there.

–
Raymond Li
CUSU LBGT President

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