If you are interested in learning more about intersex issues, we always have workshops and presentations going on. Watch this space to see if there will be one near you.

October 11, 2004. San Francisco. Intersex Initiative is coordinating an event at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics. See the press release for details. Information is also at the website of Intersex Initiative.

October 26, 2004, Everywhere. An historical day will take place across the world. The first ever International Intersex Awareness Day will take place. Endorsed by Bodies Like Ours, amd IPDX, the day will be a collaboration among local activists everywhere to raise awareness to the tragedy of intersex genital mutilation and more. Please visit the special website that has been set-up for planning the event. There are many handouts you can print at the IAD website and you can find some stuff here at Bodies as well.

• Emi has made some PDF handouts that you can print at home and distribute. Print on two sides of your paper and then cut into quarters.
• PDF of a boilerplate press release you can use for your local event. This is an easily adaptable word document.
• In NYC, Betsy Driver is speaking at NYU. Sponsored by the LGBT Student Services, the event takes place at 7pm in Kimmel Center #803.
• NYC LGBT Center will host a panel comprised of Mike Borriello, Dr. Nina Williams, Deb Hartman, Maddie Blaustein and Janet green. Contact the Center for more information.
• In Atlanta, Caitlin Childs will be hosting a workshop on intersex issues on Wednesday October 27th, 2004 at Charis Books and More. The workshop will start at 7:30pm.This workshop will include a basic introduction to intersex issues and activism, including Caitlin's personal story of being intersexed. There will be plenty of time for discussion and questions.
• See the website of Intersex Awareness Day for a full listing of events being held around the world.
  
  

October 28, 2004 Portland, OR In celebration of the first annual Intersex Awareness Day, Portland-based advocacy group Intersex Initiative will host the "Intersex Film Night" at the Portland State University on this coming October 28. The event will be held at Room 290 of the Smith Memorial Union from 7-9pm, and is open and free to everyone. See the website of Intersex Initiative for full information

November 10-14, 2004 St. Louis, MO. National Gay and Lesbian Task Force holds Creating Change, the largest annual conference for the LGBT community this November 10-14 at the Millenium Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri. Bodies Like Ours will be there! See the Creating Change website for more information.

February 23, 2005 New York City. Intersex Symposium co-sponsored by Bodies Like Ours and the Cardozo Women's Law Journal. See the call for papers for more information.