RY is a charity that 
supports queer & gender diverse youth in Aotearoa,
New Zealand.
We can help you with:
– Support at school
– Support at work
– Accessing health services
– Education workshops in schools
– Professional development
– A safe space
– Peer support groups
Groups & Events Calendar
Trans*
The addition of an asterix to the end of the word ‘trans’ is a special effort to indicate that the term functions as an umbrella term for an extremely varied range of identities, including culturally specific ones. We here at RY use the term trans* to indicate that they include identities such as: whakawahine, tangata ira tane, FtM, MtF, transsexual, fa’afafine, transgender, whakawahine, transmen, transwomen, akava’ine, leiti, genderqueer and gender-neutral people.
Queer
Queer is reclaimed word that serves as an umbrella term encompassing diverse sexualities and those who are not sure. This word is used by many people, but it may not be the preferred term for everybody.
