WHO announces committee for guidance on adult trans health

The World Health Organization has announced the members of the committee that will develop a new guideline on the health of trans and gender diverse adults.1The guideline group has 21 members from across the world and includes doctors, transgender rights leaders, trans people, and a human rights lawyer.2 Most (14) of the members were announced in June 2023,3 with the additional seven members added in December.The guidance will focus on the provision of gender affirming care, training for health staff on gender inclusive care, healthcare for trans and gender diverse people who have been subject to interpersonal violence, gender inclusive health policies, and legal recognition of self-determined gender identity.The group is set to meet in February to “interpret the evidence, with explicit consideration of the overall balance of benefits and harms,” formulate recommendations, and highlight research gaps.The announcement has been met with some criticism. In an online petition, which has…
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