ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Transgender Law Center

Okay kiddo, have you ever heard of someone being transgender? This means that they were born with a body that doesn't match who they truly are on the inside. So if a person was born with a boy's body but they know in their heart that they are really a girl, they might decide to change some things about their body (like their clothes, their name, and sometimes even their hormones or surgeries) to match who they really are.

Now some people might not understand or accept this, which can make things really hard for transgender people. That's where the Transgender Law Center comes in. They are a group of people who help make sure that people are treated fairly and with respect no matter who they are. They work to change laws and policies to make sure that transgender people are protected from things like discrimination and violence. They also provide support and resources to transgender people and their families to help them feel safe and loved. So basically, they're like little superheroes who fight for what's right and make the world a better place for everyone.