The Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association (HBIGDA)

The Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association (HBIGDA) is an organization dedicated to advancing knowledge and treatment for gender dysphoria, a condition where a person feels distress due to a mismatch between their gender identity and assigned sex at birth. Now known as the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH), it develops guidelines and standards of care to support transgender individuals' health and well-being. The organization promotes best practices among healthcare providers, ensuring respectful, effective, and evidence-based treatment options for those seeking gender affirmation.