Gender
"Gender Cafe" is a space to discuss issues and awareness of matters related to gender.
On March 8th, International Women's Day, we will hold the "Women's March Kumamoto".
LGBTQ+ Youth Safe Space Opening
We have decided to create a safe space for young people between 10 and 30 years old. Here LGBTQ+ people (including those who are still not sure) can gather. The space at the back of YWCA Kumamoto 2F will be partially renovated to make it a gathering place.
[Date and time] May 22th (Sat) 13:00 ~ 17:00.
[Place] YWCA Kumamoto 2F (2-27-21 Kurokami, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City).
*Please refrain from participating if you are not in good physical condition to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. In addition, please wear a mask when joining.
[Participation fee] Free.
[Target] Teens to 30 years old LGBTQ+ people (including those who are still not sure).
[Capacity] Usually there is no limit on the number of people, but there might be depending on the COVID-19 situation.
[How to participate] Please fill in your name (an alias is also OK), age, sexuality (optional) and contact email address, and apply to the email [kumamoto.ywca@gmail.com].
[Organizer] YWCA Kumamoto Gender Committee.
[Person in charge] Haruki Sogata.
7th Gender Cafe
On this occasion, we'll host a DVD viewing and opinion exchange party! The movie to watch is "Naniwa Vakina Monologue - Manko Solo Story" (なにわヴァキナモノローグ〜まんこ独り語り〜).
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=z4giNMXo6R0&feature=youtu.be
[Date] May 29th (Sat) Open: 14:30, Start: 15:00.
[Holding format] YWCA Kumamoto (2-27-21 Kurokami, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City).
*It may be canceled depending on the spread of new coronavirus infection.
[Participation fee] One-order system (10-300 yens).
[Target] Everyone is welcome.
[How to participate] Please fill in your name, age, affiliation (if any), and contact email address, and apply to the email [kumamoto.ywca@gmail.com].
[Organizer] YWCA Kumamoto Gender Committee.
Women's March Kumamoto
Women's March Kumamoto is being held every year since 2019 on March 8th, the International Women's Day.
Click here for details [Women's March Kumamoto 2021 Report]