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It’s Time for Action – Trans Depath Day 2020

A year ago, trans depathologization made a decisive step forward when the World Health Assembly confirmed what we always knew: being trans is not a pathology. We also knew that, decisive as it was, that step was far away from the end goal.

World Mental Health Day 2020

On World Mental Health Day, GATE joins the international call for universal access to mental healthcare and its coverage, to dismantle all human rights violations in psycho-medical institutions, and to ensure access to rehabilitation, truth and reparations to victims of such violations.

AIDS 2020

AIDS 2020 resources for trans, gender diverse & intersex communities, linking to key information and updates on trans-specific events.

COVID-19 Resources

Resources for trans, gender diverse & intersex communities, linking to key guidelines and updates from UN bodies

Human Rights Day 2019

Human Rights Day calls us to renew our commitment to human rights globally. Ten years ago, GATE was formed to respond to that call. Today, GATE is proud to announce the formation of a permanent International Advisory Board to oversee GATE’s work.

World AIDS Day 2019 – Communities Make The Difference

On December 1st we commemorate World AIDS Day, to raise awareness around HIV and to remember and honor those who have died of AIDS-related illnesses. The theme for this year is Communities Make The Difference.

IAS 2019 – Trans Communities Sessions

The IAS Conference 2019 is being held in Mexico City from 21-24 July, with the Community Forum from 20-21 July and the 4th LAC Platform Forum from 18-20 July. GATE will be attending all three events.

IAS 2019 – A focus on trans communities

The inclusion of trans communities in the global HIV response is growing, and with it, a greater understanding of the necessity for differentiated service delivery, community-led services, and a holistic approach that integrates HIV and sexual health care with trans-related healthcare.

Joint Statement on ICD-11 process for trans & gender diverse people

The ICD-11 is to be voted in at the 72nd World Health Assembly. After moving trans-related categories out of the Chapter on Mental Health, the next steps in the process include getting rid of the remaining pathologizing language and advancing towards legal depathologization and universal health coverage.