About WPATH
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), formerly known as the (Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association (HBIGDA), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, interdisciplinary professional and educational organization devoted to transgender health. Our professional, supporting, and student members engage in academic research to develop evidence-based medicine and strive to promote a high quality of care for transsexual, transgender, and gender-nonconforming individuals internationally. We are funded primarily through the support of our membership, and through donations and grants sponsored by non-commercial sources.
Mission
To promote evidence based care, education, research, public policy, and respect in transgender health.
Vision
We envision a world wherein people of all gender identities and gender expressions have access to evidence-based healthcare, social services, justice and equality.
Goals & Tasks
As an international interdisciplinary, professional organization, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) will work to further the understanding and treatment of gender dysphoria by professionals in medicine, psychology, law, social work, counseling, psychotherapy, family studies, sociology, anthropology, sexology, speech and voice therapy, and other related fields.
WPATH provides opportunities for professionals from various sub-specialties to communicate with each other in the context of research and treatment of gender dysphoria including sponsoring biennial scientific symposia.
WPATH publishes the Standards of Care and Ethical Guidelines, which articulate a professional consensus about the psychiatric, psychological, medical, and surgical management of gender dysphoria and help professionals understand the parameters within which they may offer assistance to those with these conditions.
Ethical Guidelines for Professionals
Establishing Standards of Care
WPATH has established internationally accepted Standards of Care (SOC) for the treatment of individuals with gender dysphoria. These internationally accepted guidelines are designed to promote the health and welfare of transgender, transsexual and gender variant persons in all cultural settings. The Standards of Care are updated and revised as new scientific information becomes available.
Code of Conduct
(APPROVED APRIL 18, 2021)
To file a complaint regarding a WPATH member, please fill out this WPATH Code of Conduct Complaint Form, and we will review it.
(Regarding usage in IJTH and editorial policies, and abstract submissions)
WPATH Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) upholds our world vision that people of all gender identities and gender expressions have access to evidence-based healthcare, social services, justice, equality, and respect.
WPATH values the importance of open discussion and working collaboratively as an international interdisciplinary association which strengthens our ability to promote care that is evidence-based and crosses all gender, geographic, racial, social, ideological, and economic boundaries.
WPATH affirms its commitment to diversity and inclusion as principles that enrich individuals, and society as a whole. We strive to learn from diverse perspectives, and through inclusivity, we pay homage to the fundamental principles of dignity, equality, equity, justice, and fairness.
WPATH encourages our members to champion these principles as well, and to promote diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion in their work, workplaces, and everyday lives.
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