Gender-affirming surgery funded by public healthcare in Ontario, Canada

An Ontario resident secured public funding for a penile-preserving vaginoplasty after a series of appeals. Critics question the medical necessity of gender-affirming surgeries in Canada.

Vatican's Declaration on Gender-Affirming Surgery and Surrogacy

The Vatican declared gender-affirming surgery and surrogacy as violations of human dignity on par with abortion and euthanasia. LGBTQ+ advocates criticized the declaration as harmful and outdated, warning of real-world effects on trans people.