2025 Conference
Mahalo to everyone who joined us for Gender Journeys Day 2025! Thank you to all of our community partners, speakers, volunteers, and attendees for your contributions to making the day such a success.
LGBTQIA+ Bill of Rights created by teens and keiki who attended the conference.
The second annual GJD conference took place on June 28th, 2025, and was attended by 106 participants. This year, we added an additional advanced track (2.0) for those who had attended the year before and/or already providing gender-affirming care for keiki.
There were 3 large group sessions for all attendees (in the beginning, middle, and end of the day). In between the large group sessions, conference participants separated into their discipline specific sessions, covering topics such as advocacy in schools and as providers, laws and norms related to gender, non-medical ways to be affirming, and data that demonstrates why care is important.
GJD 2025 concluded with a gender diverse adult panel, attended by all conference participants, and a shave ice social.
Testimonials: What attendees enjoyed most about Gender Journeys Day
“Kumu Hina’s opening speech was one of the most powerful presentations I have ever experienced. I’m forever grateful to have heard her speak today. Maika’i loa to all of you.””
“Feeling supported and sharing with others.”
“I loved connecting with other providers and community members, being able to support the community with their needs.”
“I’m a trans youth and being a part of this was important. My dad is my biggest ally and even though he supports me fully, having him here was important.”
“The sense of community and seeing we are not the only ones going on this journey - we aren’t alone.”
“It was personally empowering for me in my own journey of gender expression.”
Mahalo to our supporters!
