On his inauguration day, January 20, Donald Trump signed an executive order that officially recognizes only two sexes- male and female, while also revoking the directive that protects individuals with non-conforming gender identities from discrimination. Global health experts have already expressed concern that this policy could worsen challenges faced by gender-diverse individuals, who already experience discrimination in many institutions. This executive order is seen as the first step toward future bans and restrictions on transgender minorities, particularly regarding their access to essential healthcare.
Compiled from: Mike Wendling and Kayla Epstein, “Trump makes 'two sexes' official and scraps DEI policies,” BBC, Jan. 20, 2025.