EDI Resources

TRANSGENDER AWARENESS WEEK - November 13-November 19, 2023: Transgender Awareness Week is an annual event that takes place in November. It is dedicated to raising awareness about transgender issues and highlighting the challenges and discrimination that transgender people often face. This week serves as a platform for transgender individuals and their allies to share their stories, educate the public about transgender rights and issues, and promote inclusivity and acceptance. The goals of Transgender Awareness Week include fostering a more inclusive and equitable society, reducing stigma and discrimination, and creating a supportive environment for transgender individuals to live their lives authentically. It is an important time for promoting awareness and activism to make progress toward transgender equality and acceptance

TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE - November 20, 2023: Transgender Awareness Week typically leads up to Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR), observed on November 20th, which memorializes transgender individuals who have lost their lives due to anti-transgender violence. In the U.S. in 2023, thus far, 396 lives have been lost due to transgender violence and/or suicide. Project Rainbow will install a TDoR Memorial on the West Lawn of the City & County Building (450 S. State Street) in Downtown Salt Lake City between November 11th - November 21st, 2023. There will also be a memorial service on November 20, 2023 at 6PM and a Candlelight Vigil at 8PM at Library Square in Downtown Salt Lake City.

Utah Pride Center: Utah Pride unites, empowers, and celebrates Utah’s diverse LGBTQ community by providing a safe and welcoming space for education, partnerships, services and events which advance our collective health, wellness and success

University of Utah Transgender Health Program: The Trans Health Program at University of Utah Health brings quality health care to trans adults and teens from all walks of life. We welcome all identities and expressions seeking our services. We understand that every trans or gender diverse person's experience is unique. Our doctors will be there to give you endless support wherever your journey takes you. 

World Professional Organization for Transgender Health: A non-profit, interdisciplinary professional and educational organization devoted to transgender health and promoting high quality care for transsexual, transgender, and gender-nonconforming individuals internationally. 

Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce: The Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is open to corporations of all sizes, sole proprietors and independent agents regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Visit their website and get involved today.

Human Rights Campaign: HRC is committed to improving the well-being of LGBTQ people not only in Salt Lake, but across the country.

Equality Utah: Working to secure equal rights and protections for LGBTQ Utahns and their families by building powerful coalitions and lobbying the legislative bodies.

Stonewall Sports SLC: Stonewall Sports is an organization helping the queer community and its allies meet other LGBTQ folks through sports activities.

The Trevor Project: “Founded in 1998 by the creators of the Academy Award®-winning short film TREVOR, The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning (LGBTQ) young people under 25.”

UAF Legacy Health: Formerly the Utah AIDS foundation, UAF Legacy Health is committed to improving and transforming healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community in Utah.