Gender Ideology, Sex Education, and “Gender Affirming” Procedures Criticized by Experts at a UN Forum

Mar 11, 2026

Conference participants pointed out that such practices undermine human dignity and the well-being of children and adolescents.

  • As part of a session of the UN Committee on Social Development held in February, a conference dedicated to practices related to “sex change” procedures was held.
  • During the event, experts harshly criticized ideological measures promoting sex education, gender ideology, and “gender affirming” (or “sex change”) procedures.
  • Conference participants pointed out that such practices undermine human dignity and the well-being of children and adolescents.
  • The activities of various UN agencies, including the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, have also come under widespread criticism, amid accusations that they promote comprehensive sex education and gender ideology.

From February 2 to 11 at United Nations Headquarters in New York, the 64th session of the Commission for Social Development took place. This body plays a significant role in promoting social policy that supports the UN’s overall development goals, especially in the areas of poverty eradication, social inclusion, and ensuring full employment and decent working conditions for all.

As a session side event, a conference titled “Mental Health Harms of Pediatric Gender Affirming Care” was also held. During the meeting, which was attended by experts from various fields, a number of practices related to so-called “gender affirming” (“sex change”) procedures and gender ideology were criticized. The sex education programs promoted by the UN were also negatively evaluated.

The Conference dedicated to the topic of “gender affirmation” was organized by Concepts of Truth International, an organization that provides medical assistance based on Christian values, and the Permanent Mission of Burundi to the UN. 

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