Feminism Unbound: Imagining a Feminist Future

Each week the CSPH highlights an upcoming workshop, conference, and other continuing education opportunity pertaining to sexuality, gender, or reproductive justice issues. This week we are featuring Feminism Unbound: Imagining a Feminist Future!

Who: National Women’s Studies Association

What: Feminism Unbound: Imagining a Feminist Future

Where: Oakland Mariott City Center, Oakland, CA

When: November 8th-11th, 2012

Why:The only event in the US exclusively dedicated to showcasing the latest feminist scholarship. This event is the best way to reach a rising number of women’s and gender studies researchers, educators, students, and community/cultural activists. Attendees will be able to reach over 1,500 established and emerging feminist scholars.

Faithful Conversations: Building Support for LGBTQ People and Allies in Religious Communities

Each week the CSPH highlights an upcoming workshop, conference, and other continuing education opportunity pertaining to sexuality, gender, or reproductive justice issues. This week we are featuring Faithful Conversations: Building Support for LGBTQ People and Allies in Religious Communities!

What: Faithful Conversations: Building Support for LGBTQ People and Allies in Religious Communities

Where: Park Hill United Methodist Church in Denver, CO

When: April 22nd, 2012

Why: The conference is a gathering for LBGTQ people of faith, goodwill, and allies to build relationships, engage in challenging conversations, enhance and build skills for advocacy, and empower faith communities to support LGBTQ inclusion.

Register here!

5th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights!

Each week the CSPH highlights an upcoming workshop, conference, and other continuing education opportunity pertaining to sexuality, gender, or reproductive justice issues. This week we are featuring the 5th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights!

Who: hosted by the Namibia Planned Parenthood Association

What: 5th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights

Where: Windhoek, Namibia

When: September 19th through 22nd, 2012

Why: The conference theme is “Sexual Health and Rights in Africa: Where are We?” The conference will offer a unique opportunity to further seek ways of mobilizing actions for improved understanding of sexuality and promotion of sexual health and well-being of all peoples on the African continent.

Our Journey From Novice to Expert: Celebrating 25 Years of HIV Nursing

Each week the CSPH highlights an upcoming workshop, conference, and other continuing education opportunity pertaining to sexuality, gender, or reproductive justice issues. This week we are featuring Our Journey From Novice to Expert: Celebrating 25 Years of HIV Nursing!

Who: Association of Nurses in AIDS Care 25th Anniversary Annual Conference

What: Our Journey From Novice to Expert: Celebrating 25 Years of HIV Nursing

Where: Tuscon, Arizona

When: November 15-17th, 2012

Why: “The conference will address international and domestic issues related to HIV and AIDS for nurses new to the specialty as well as experienced clinicians and researchers. Various learning activities, expert speakers, symposia, roundtable discussions, and presentations (practice, education/administration, and research) will address HIV nursing issues related to the conference objectives.”

Abstract Submission Deadline is April 23rd.

Call for Papers! Queer (In)Security Conference

Each week the CSPH highlights an upcoming workshop, conference, and other continuing education opportunity pertaining to sexuality, gender, or reproductive justice issues. This week we are featuring a call for papers for the Queer (In)Security Conference!

What: Queer (In)Security Conference, Call for Papers

Who: The Queer, Feminist, Trans Studies Research Cluster and the DHI Militarizaion Research Cluster of UC Davis

Where: University of California, Davis

When: Conference is May 3rd through 4th, 2012

Why: This conference aims to interrogate the intersections between Queer Studies/queer theory, policing, and surveillance. Areas of inquiry include the policing of differently gendered bodies, the (in)security of Queer Studies within the academy, and the role of the police on a university campus. They invite scholarship from a broad range of disciplines, especially interdisciplinary work in queer theory and transgender theory that critically engages mutually constitutive articulations of race, class, sexuality, ability, gender, citizenship, religion, and nationality. They invite proposals for papers, workshops, or performances. Undergraduate submissions are also encouraged.

Deadlines: Call for papers submission deadline is March 15th

MOMENTUM: Making Waves in Sexuality, Feminism, and Relationships


What: MOMENTUM: Making Waves in Sexuality, Feminism, and Relationships

Where: Washington, DC

When: March 30th through April 1st

Why: MOMENTUM provides a safe place to listen, discuss, and learn about sexualities and gender without the fear of reprisal or shaming. It is a space for acceptance and appreciation of diversity, including for those in the LGBTQ, sex-work, BDSM, and non-monogamous communities. Geared toward anyone interested in intelligent conversations about the influence of new media on sexuality, MOMENTUM is the conference to attend in 2012. With more than 50 presenters and over 40 sessions covering a wide range of viewpoints on sexuality, MOMENTUM’s jam-packed program has something of interest to everyone. Each participant will leave the conference with new perspectives, new connections, and a plan to carry the MOMENTUM forward into 2012 and beyond.

Register here!

Upcoming: The 5th Annual Gender Spectrum Family Conference July 29 - August 1, 2011 in Berkeley, California, USA

The Gender Spectrum Family Conference is the only event of its kind, a celebration of gender inclusiveness for all children and teens. A unique gathering dedicated solely to the needs of transgender and gender nonconforming children and teens, their families and loved ones, and the community of professionals and allies who surround them, the weekend is a transformative experience for all involved. Last year’s gathering drew more than 350 participants from across the world, and 2011 promises to be larger still. The conference will once more offer programming at multiple levels organized into various areas of focus. Whether a five time attendee or a brand new member of the Gender Spectrum community, the 2011 event will have something for everyone!

Along with engaging workshops for adults, we also offer specific programming for teens (this year featuring separate activities for youth ages 13 - 15 and 16 - 19), and our fabulous Kids Camp for younger children. Brand new this year will be programming specifically designed to meet the needs of “Tweens” between the ages of 9 - 12. This wonderful gathering is all about making connections. For the children and teens, meeting one another creates a sense of belonging and deepened understanding of their own experience. For parents, caregivers and other adults, the recognition that you are not alone brings an empowering sense community and strength.

For information, questions or to be added to our mailing list and receive conference updates, please email us at info@genderspectrum.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call us at 510-567-3977