There is an urgent need for interdisciplinary approaches to address the unique developmental challenges of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents around the world. We aim to convene a global coalition of researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to consider how developmental science can meaningfully advance scientific translation, communication, and application to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ children and adolescents worldwide. This global forum will illuminate the state of the science for LGBTQ+ children and adolescents for the dual purpose of (1) advancing and innovating developmental theories and methods and (2) addressing global sociopolitical challenges for LGBTQ+ youth health and rights, particularly for transgender and gender-diverse children and adolescents.
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forum will be the premier event of a years-long strategy to convene researchers, advocates, and policymakers from around the world. Prior to the conference, we will engage an international advisory board to plan the forum and coordinate cross-national working groups with a topical focus on schools, families, and health and convene members virtually to build opportunities for connection and collaboration ahead of the forum.
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