6 octobre 2020 - Fondation de l'Association professionnelle pour la santé des transgenres en Afrique du Sud (PATHSA), Afrique du Sud
Founded on 6 October 2020, the Professional Association for Transgender Health (PATHSA) is an interdisciplinary association for South African health professionals dedicated to promoting the health, well-being, and self-actualisation of trans and gender diverse people. The organisation was registered on 3 February 2021.
La mission
To foster supportive environments, advocate for best practices, and drive systemic change that empowers healthcare providers working with trans and gender diverse individuals across South Africa.
Objectifs
- Facilitate networks and foster supportive environments for health professionals working with and for trans and gender diverse people.
- Develop, advocate for and promote best practices and clinical resources for gender-affirming health care.
- Encourage, promote, conduct and disseminate research, which is done in a respectful way towards the community, to expand knowledge and deepen understanding about trans and gender diversity.
- Advocate for institutional, policy, and legislative change by utilizing our collective knowledge and expertise.
- Provide education on holistic gender-affirming healthcare promoting the health, wellbeing, and supporting the self-actualisation of trans and gender diverse people.
- Develop leadership skills amongst trans and gender diverse health professionals and promote indigenous perspectives.
- To disseminate awareness around power dynamics that are typically inherent to all healthcare seeker/provider interactions involving people who are part of the trans and gender-diverse communities, to acknowledge the damage that has been done by such dynamics, and to insist that gender-affirming clinicians must take steps to dismantle these typical power hierarchies.
Resources and Publications
- Embracing Diversity, Upholding Rights: A South African Position Statement on Evidence-Based Care for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Young People, 18 August 2024
- A Brief Guide: Dealing with Anti-Trans Disinformation and Intimidation
Membership
PATHSA provides healthcare workers practitioners and organisations with continuous professional development, peer engagement, advocacy opportunities, and informational services. Join PATHSA as a member ici.
Contact
Site web
Email: info@pathsa.org.za / secretary@pathsa.org.za
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On 27 February 2024, we as Trans & Intersex History Africa presented our digital archive to PATHSA members.