{"id":2139474,"date":"2024-01-03T13:43:01","date_gmt":"2024-01-03T18:43:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gender-ideology-critics-slam-whos-biased-and-rushed-transgender-guidelines-process\/"},"modified":"2024-01-03T13:48:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-03T18:48:13","slug":"gender-ideology-critics-slam-whos-biased-and-rushed-transgender-guidelines-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gender-ideology-critics-slam-whos-biased-and-rushed-transgender-guidelines-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Critics of gender ideology slam WHO for biased and rushed transgender guidelines process"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">26<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgender-ideology-critics-slam-whos-biased-and-rushed-transgender-guidelines-process%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2139474&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>A Group of Critics Launches Petition Against WHO&#8217;s Transgender Health Guidelines<\/h2>\n<p>A \u200bgroup of critics who oppose gender ideology has recently launched a petition against \u200dthe World Health \u2064Organization&#8217;s (WHO) ongoing process to develop transgender health guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>The WHO announced \u200cits plan to advance new transgender guidelines on December 18, with various departments working together \u200con the project. These guidelines aim \u2063to provide &#8220;respectful health services&#8221; for trans-identifying and gender diverse individuals, focusing \u2062on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/god-loves-me-10-year-old-trans-child-quotes-bible-to-tell-tx-legislators-why-they-shouldnt-ban-trans-surgeries-procedures-for-minors\/\" title=\"\u2018God Loves Me\u2019: 10-Year-Old Trans Child Quotes Bible To Tell TX Legislators Why They Shouldn\u2019t Ban Trans Surgeries, Procedures For Minors\">gender-affirming care<\/a>, health policies, healthcare for victims \u2064of\u200c interpersonal violence, and \u200dlegal recognition of self-determined gender identity.<\/p>\n<p>The petition, \u2063titled &#8220;WHO Decides?&#8221;, strongly objects to the panel responsible for creating the guidelines, claiming it is\u2064 highly biased. According to the petitioners, \u2062over three-fourths of the panel&#8217;s 21 members are transgender activists, with only a few physicians specializing in \u2063HIV or \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/researcher-fact-checks-john-olivers-misinformation-on-new-trans-rights-episode\/\" title=\"Researcher Fact-Checks John Oliver\u2019s Misinformation On New \u2018Trans Rights\u2019 Episode\">gender-related issues<\/a>. Notably, the panel lacks child development experts or detransitioners, individuals who regretted their transition.<\/p>\n<p>The petitioners express concern about the increasing number of teenagers seeking sex changes\u2064 worldwide. They argue that the majority of panel members advocate for \u200bhormonal and surgical \u2064interventions, downplay \u2064associated risks, and dismiss psychotherapeutic approaches as &#8220;conversion therapy.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>The petition urges the WHO to cancel its first\u200d meeting in February and start over. Currently, the panel\u200d is scheduled to meet on February 19 at the WHO&#8217;s headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.<\/p>\n<p>However, the petitioners criticize the WHO for offering a public comment period of only three weeks, \u200bwhich coincided with \u2064the Christmas \u200band New \u2063Year holidays. They argue that most people are &#8220;unplugged&#8221; and celebrating during this time, limiting their ability to provide feedback.<\/p>\n<p>With over 3,600 signatures, the petition includes support from pediatricians, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, parents of trans-identifying children, teachers, counselors, nurses, professors, and even a\u200c self-identified &#8220;transsexual&#8221; individual.<\/p>\n<p>Notable groups endorsing the petition\u200b include the LGBT Courage Coalition, Sex Matters, LGB Alliance, Transgender \u200bTrend, Gender Dysphoria Alliance, and Therapy First.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, several European\u2062 countries have slowed down transgender social transitions and medical interventions for \u200bchildren, following detransitioners\u200c speaking out about the \u2062harm they experienced.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What potential consequences do \u2062critics \u2062foresee as \u200ca result of prioritizing gender-affirming care \u2063in the guidelines, and how \u200dmight \u200dthis impact medical professionals and \u2064patients?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Members are \u2062activists \u2062and advocates for \u200btransgender rights, therefore compromising the objectivity \u200band \u2064impartiality of the guidelines. They argue that this lack of diversity and\u200d representation undermines the credibility of the WHO in addressing transgender\u200c health issues.<\/p>\n<p>Moreover, the critics express concerns about the potential consequences of these guidelines, suggesting \u2063that they may negatively impact medical professionals and patients alike. They worry \u200cthat the guidelines \u200cwill pressure medical practitioners to \u200cprioritize gender-affirming care over more traditional therapeutic approaches, which could result in inadequate treatment for individuals with gender dysphoria.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the petitioners argue that the guidelines fail to acknowledge the potential risks and harms associated with certain <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bidens-doj-warns-states-ags-feds-back-gender-affirming-care-rights-for-transgender-children\/\" title=\"Biden\u2019s DOJ Warns States\u2019 AGs: Feds Back \u2019Gender-Affirming Care\u2019 Rights for \u2018Transgender\u2019 Children\u00a0\">gender-affirming procedures<\/a>, such as hormone therapy and gender\u200b reassignment surgery. They assert that the lack of comprehensive evidence-based research on the\u2063 long-term effects of these\u2063 interventions raises serious ethical considerations for \u200cmedical providers.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, \u200dthe critics question the necessity \u200bof the guidelines&#8217;\u2064 emphasis on\u2063 legal recognition \u2063of self-determined \u200cgender identity. They argue\u2063 that this approach undermines the importance \u2062of biological sex and\u200d poses challenges in areas such\u2064 as sports competitions and sex-segregated spaces.<\/p>\n<p>The group behind the \u200dpetition emphasizes that their opposition to the guidelines is not rooted in discrimination or \u200bprejudice \u2064against transgender individuals.\u2064 Instead, they advocate for a more balanced and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/stacey-abrams-voting-rights-pac-helped-group-that-pushed-voter-fraud-conspiracy-theories\/\" title=\"Stacey Abrams\u2019 Voting Rights PAC Helped Group That Pushed Voter Fraud Conspiracy Theories\">evidence-based approach<\/a> to transgender healthcare, one that takes into account the diverse perspectives and needs of all stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p>As of now, the petition has gathered a significant \u2063number of signatures and is gaining traction among various individuals and organizations worldwide. Its\u200c success highlights the growing debate and controversy \u200bsurrounding transgender health guidelines, a topic that intersects with broader \u200bdiscussions on gender, identity, and medical ethics.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the petition, the WHO has expressed its \u200bcommitment to upholding the principles of transparency and \u2062inclusivity throughout the development\u2064 of these guidelines. They have defended the involvement of activists and advocates, stating\u200d that diverse perspectives are crucial in addressing the \u200bcomplex\u2063 and multifaceted issues surrounding transgender health.<\/p>\n<p>This clash of \u2062opinions underscores \u200dthe challenging task of organizations like the WHO in formulating\u200c guidelines that satisfy the diverse viewpoints and priorities of different stakeholders. \u200cThe complexities and sensitivities surrounding \u2062transgender\u2063 health require\u2062 careful consideration and ongoing dialogue, ensuring that the rights and well-being of transgender \u2062individuals are respected while maintaining scientific rigor and ethical\u2062 standards.<\/p>\n<p>The outcome of\u200d this petition and ongoing discussions will undoubtedly shape \u2062the future of\u200b transgender health guidelines and set precedents for how global health \u2062organizations tackle these complex \u200cissues. It is crucial for all parties involved to engage in \u2063constructive dialogue, promote evidence-based \u200cresearch, \u200band prioritize the well-being and rights of \u2063transgender individuals\u200d to ensure that the guidelines reflect the most \u200caccurate and inclusive\u2062 approach possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A petition opposing the World Health Organization&#8217;s (WHO) development of transgender health guidelines has been initiated by critics of gender ideology. The WHO, in collaboration with various departments focusing on gender, equity, and sexual health, announced its intention to progress with new transgender guidelines on December 18<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107,"featured_media":2139475,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2139474","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2139474","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/107"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2139474"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2139474\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2139475"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2139474"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2139474"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2139474"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}