What is it?

An opportunity for transgender, gender queer, gender variant youth to come together, share ideas, learn about their legal rights, and discover new ways to become more active in organizing.

The first half of the day will be interactive presentations on legal rights, health, and civic activism and the second half of the day will be fun activities including, art, writing, and socializing. The goal of this summit is for trans youth to meet and connect with other trans youth across the state.

Who is it for?

It's for youth 24 and under from Massachusetts that identify with, or could fall under, the label 'transgender'.

When is it?

Saturday, June 28, 2008 from 10 AM to 3 PM

Who will be there?

Planned presenters include:

• Attorney Janson Wu from GLAD - Answering transgender youth legal rights questions
• Youth Organizer Katherine Patrick from MassEquality - Youth Activism in Schools and Communities
• BAGLY H.E.A.R.R.T. Members - Healthy relationship to bodies and sex
• MTPC members - on Voting and Transgender Activism

What does it cost?

The Transgender Youth Summit is free and T-shirts, light breakfast, and lunch will be provided. Transportation stipends are also available.

OK, where is it?

In Cambridge, MA.

All spaces are filled - please email info@masstpc.org to be placed on waiting list.

Who's behind it?

Presented by the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition and BAGLY: Boston Alliance of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Youth