fall 2025 / diversity

SR 25/26-035:Recognizing November as Transgender Awareness Month and November 20th as Transgender Day of Remembrance

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QARC (Queer Alliance Resource Center) (Queer Alliance Resource Center)Abigail Verino VerinoIsha Chandler ChandlerGiselle Arteaga Arteaga
Introduced
Committee Review
University and External Affairs Committee
nov 19
Senate Floor

moved by Reading

seconded by Memon

Passed
dec 3 unanimous consent

summary

This resolution officially recognizes November as Transgender Awareness Month and November 20th as Transgender Day of Remembrance, directing UC Berkeley administration and departments to publicly acknowledge these observances and support relevant programming. It aims to combat anti-transgender violence and discrimination, improve mental health outcomes, and ensure safety and affirmation for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-diverse students, staff, and faculty. The resolution calls for ongoing campus funding for trans-led organizations, annual transgender-competency training for campus units, and expansion of gender-inclusive facilities, with a commitment to permanent annual recognition.

how they voted

No roll call was taken. Everyone recorded present when the Senate agreed is shown as not objecting.

resolution

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