Trans perspectives on the current ICD revision process: Advancements, challenges, proposals and strategies

Over the last few years, the international activism for trans depathologisation has focused on the revision process of the ICD, International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, edited by the... [ view full abstract ]

Over the last few years, the international activism for trans depathologisation has focused on the revision process of the ICD, International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, edited by the WHO, World Health Organization. The revision process will likely be concluded in 2018, with a proposal that the current diagnoses of “Gender identity disorders” in the Chapter “Mental and behavioural disorders” will be removed, and the category “Gender incongruence” will be included in the new Chapter “Conditions related to sexual health”, including two codes, one for adolescents and adults and one for pre-adolescent, or pre-pubertal, children. International and regional trans activist groups and networks have published declarations in which they acknowledge the removal of the diagnostic classification of gender transition as a mental disorder as an important advancement, at the same time as expressing their concerns regarding an ongoing diagnostic classification of pre-adolescent gender diverse children, as well as in relation to the concept “Gender incongruence”.
An ongoing review and discussion of the developments by the trans movement can be identified as a relevant aspect for contributing concrete proposals for a depathologisation of the trans-related diagnostic categories in the ICD and lobbying for the achieved advancements.

The workshop aims at: • Reviewing the current state of the ICD revision process and the proposed trans-related categories in the ICD-11 Beta Draft. • Identifying advancements and challenges in the proposed trans-related... [ view full abstract ]

The workshop aims at:
• Reviewing the current state of the ICD revision process and the proposed trans-related categories in the ICD-11 Beta Draft.
• Identifying advancements and challenges in the proposed trans-related categories.
• Exploring proposals regarding conceptualisations and terminologies in the trans-related categories, aimed at avoiding a pathologisation of trans people.
• Identifying strategies for an ongoing participation in the process and lobbying for the achieved advancements on a regional and international level.

• Introduction on the current stage of the ICD revision and proposed trans-related categories in the ICD-11 Beta Draft. • Discussion in subgroups on the proposed trans-related categories, identifying advancements,... [ view full abstract ]

• Introduction on the current stage of the ICD revision and proposed trans-related categories in the ICD-11 Beta Draft.
• Discussion in subgroups on the proposed trans-related categories, identifying advancements, challenges, proposals for avoiding a pathologisation of trans people and strategies for an ongoing participation in the process and lobbying on a regional and international level.
• Wrap up of the subgroups in the plenary and discussion.

The following main outcome measures can be identified: • Knowledge of the current stage of the ICD revision process and proposed trans-related categories in the ICD-11 Beta Draft. • Advancements and challenges regarding... [ view full abstract ]

The following main outcome measures can be identified:
• Knowledge of the current stage of the ICD revision process and proposed trans-related categories in the ICD-11 Beta Draft.
• Advancements and challenges regarding trans-related diagnostic categories in the ICD-11 Beta Draft.
• Proposals regarding conceptualisations and terminologies in the trans-related categories, aimed at avoiding a pathologisation of trans people.
• Strategies for an ongoing participation in the process and lobbying for the achieved advancements on a regional and international level.

The following results are expected: • Knowledge of the current stage of the ICD revision process and proposed trans-related categories in the ICD-11 Beta Draft. • Advancements and challenges regarding trans-related... [ view full abstract ]

The following results are expected:
• Knowledge of the current stage of the ICD revision process and proposed trans-related categories in the ICD-11 Beta Draft.
• Advancements and challenges regarding trans-related diagnostic categories in the ICD-11 Beta Draft.
• Proposals regarding conceptualisations and terminologies in the trans-related categories, aimed at avoiding a pathologisation of trans people.
• Strategies for an ongoing participation in the process and lobbying for the achieved advancements on a regional and international level.

These results can be shared by:
• A summary to be published on the TGEU and STP websites.
• Sharing of the summary with TGEU members and activists groups participating in the STP call to action.

The current ICD revision is still in process, opening up the opportunity for contributing proposals related to trans-related diagnostic categories and lobbying for the achieved advancements on a regional and international... [ view full abstract ]

The current ICD revision is still in process, opening up the opportunity for contributing proposals related to trans-related diagnostic categories and lobbying for the achieved advancements on a regional and international level. The shared discussion of proposals and strategies by trans activists from different European regions is an important contribution for a continued activist input in this process.