GJLP Statements
At the core of GJLP is the challenging of who is speaking at the forefront of transgender liberation movements. GJLP has worked to insert our ourselves at the table and offer our perspectives, just as valid as any other transgender organizers on the ground.
Here are our collection of statements and releases that include the perspectives and words of transgender youth regarding events that directly, or indirectly, affected our community.
Language Change Announcement
GSA Network’s Language change announcement GSA Network is updating its language! While we have used the acronym “LGBTQ+” to encompass our community in the past,
Finding power in community, power in our TRUTH
My journey with gender has been a wild ride. While I’ve been able to sculpt an intimate relationship with myself and my body, the reality
#BlackTransLivesMatter Statement from National Trans Youth Council
As the National Trans Youth Council, we are in solidarity with our Black trans sisters, brothers, and siblings around the country and around the world.
Trans Youth Denounce Efforts to Restrict Access to Healthcare and Athletics
The National Trans Youth Council denounces the extreme and violent actions of state legislators across the country who have proposed bills that would severely restrict
TRUTH SCOTUS Response
October 10, 2019 – On October 8th, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments on three cases regarding whether gender identity and sexual orientation are protected
Dear HRC: Let’s talk about allyship
This week, leadership from the Human Rights Campaign announced a sweeping proposal to reshift the organization and allocate attention and funding toward work for transgender
A Note of Encouragement For Trans Youth, From Trans Youth
From the brick-throwers of Stonewall to the youth testifying about legislation that impacts them, the power of our movement is led by young people openly
Letter from trans youth: We will continue to show up for each other
Today the Supreme Court chose not to hear the case of Gavin Grimm, and our hearts grew a bit heavier. As transgender young people at
I need you to #ShowUp4TransYouth
Transgender and gender nonconforming youth have faced decades of discrimination, harassment, verbal and physical assault, and isolation from our communities, yet we have always come
Defiant Resilience — Supporting TQ Youth after Orlando
Remember that queer and transgender people have always been the fiercest of survivors. We will rise…we have already proven our insurmountable strength. – National and
We Hear Obama, We Hear You
A response from the National TRUTH Council Last Friday, the Obama administration stood behind a letter, addressed to every public school district throughout the nation,