WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health)

WPATH, the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, is an international organization dedicated to promoting evidence-based care for transgender and gender-diverse individuals. It develops and updates guidelines to help healthcare providers deliver respectful, effective, and comprehensive treatments, including psychological support and medical interventions like hormone therapy or surgeries. WPATH aims to improve health outcomes, uphold human rights, and ensure that transgender people receive affirming, competent care tailored to their needs. Its standards are widely recognized and used by medical professionals worldwide to support safe and ethical transgender health practices.