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The Trump Administration Is Promoting Its Anti-Trans Agenda Globally at the United Nations
The Trump administration is actively promoting an anti-transgender agenda on the global stage, particularly within the United Nations. U.S. delegates have repeatedly objected to the use of the word "gender" in international resolutions and documents. They insist that gender should be defined solely by biological sex at birth, excluding transgender, nonbinary, and intersex individuals. This stance has been articulated in speeches across various UN forums, including those on women's rights, science, and global health. The administration's position is rooted in its domestic policy, which seeks to restrict LGBTQ+ rights.Critics argue that this opposition to "gender" terminology signals support for more repressive regimes and sends a message that the identities of transgender and nonbinary people are negotiable. The U.S. delegation has also pushed for language that explicitly states women are biologically female and men are biologically male. These objections can complicate UN decision-making processes, which often rely on consensus and can lead to documents being marked with brackets for unresolved issues. This approach is seen by some as an attempt to undermine international human rights standards and potentially influence other countries' policies.The administration also expresses concerns that UN documents could supersede American policy, influencing their withdrawal from various UN bodies. Advocates for LGBTQ+ rights and human rights organizations have voiced strong opposition to the U.S. stance, highlighting the negative impact on efforts to promote equality and combat discrimination worldwide. Despite U.S. objections, some countries subtly express disapproval by supporting diversity and women's rights language.