Educational Wednesdays: This is a Free Gender Zone - Ep. 02

Episode 2

What are the most common questions parents ask when they call the “11528—By Your Side” helpline? What do mothers, fathers, parents, and guardians find difficult when managing their LGBTQI+ children? The role of society and medical science in the creation of stigma, the psychiatricization of the trance experience, bureaucracy, and recent shifts in awareness and visibility brought forth by the internet. Which identity, after all, guarantees happiness?

Talking openly about all the issues, and all genders

Visit the ONASSIS CHANNEL on YouΤube or onassis.org to watch three educational episodes seeking to raise awareness and familiarize viewers with concepts and realities that define our lives. Fears, worries about handling things right, “difficult questions,” insecurities when it comes to dealing with your team or class or family – you’ll find answers to all these things here.

This is a discussion ONASSIS STEGI started having years ago. One sparked by the “I’m Positive” initiative, which seeks to raise awareness and combat stigma in all its forms. We stand with children, with their parents and teachers, and are working to ensure respect is shown for self-identification. We support all those calling for schools “open to all children” and free from all discrimination.

Parents and teachers, join this informative, awareness-raising discussion that just might change the world for a child – even for just one, it’s worth it.