Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association (HBIGDA)

The Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association (HBIGDA), now known as the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), is an organization dedicated to improving healthcare for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. It develops guidelines and standards for clinicians to provide respectful, effective care, including psychological support and medical treatments like hormone therapy and surgeries. Its goal is to promote understanding, advance research, and ensure affirming, ethical practices that help individuals align their physical characteristics with their gender identity.