To contribute to the growth of the gender-affirming healthcare sector, which is evolving rapidly but still not readily available in all countries. Those navigating their gender-affirming journey will benefit from an educational orientation process that helps them weigh the current options and to feel more empowered while making important healthcare decisions and researching which experienced professionals are right for them. 

Mission

The Forum is an initiative of Facialteam, with roots in similar congresses in Australia since 2015 aimed at bringing together specialists in Gender Affirming Healthcare to raise visibility of the sector but primarily to attend to the needs of women in transition without straightforward access to quality care by local professionals.

History

The Gender-Affirming Health Forum is an interactive community event which has been developed so that people navigating their own gender transition may access more in-depth information, meet select international providers and also connect with others in the community who share the same journey. 

Vision

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• 10.30 Welcome Address by Solange Dekker
• 11.00 Latest in FFS - Dr. Daniel Simon and Dr. Ángel Penedo
• 11. 30 Accessing HRT and Sexual Health Advice - Samira Hakim, Community Director of Trans United Clinic
  
• 12.00 Voice - Barbara van Olffen and Esther Miske from Logopedie Flevoland 
• 12:30 Social Break
• 13.00 PsyTrans - (Un)expected emotions during FFS; Peaks and Valleys - Eva-Marijn Stegemann
• 13.30 Clemens De Vreeze, GenderCare - A Social Worker's National & International Approach to FGAS
• 14:00 Annabel Markesteijn, Transhealth Advocate of Transvisie & Client Support Expert of PsyTrans - "Gender-Affirming Facial Surgery and Insurance: How difficult can it be?"   
• 14:30 Every scar is a tell - Micropigmentation for postsurgical skin improvement Lisa Lefever
• 15:00 FFS at Amsterdam UMC, Dr. Brigitte Meijer
• 15:30 Why TransAmsterdam focuses on the Arts, a Panel Q&A including Yvo Manuel Vas Dias & Rubi Validor
• 16:00 Closing remarks, Solange Dekker
• 16:30 Networking Coffee-Break

Additionally to this 1st Gender Affirming Health Forum, our surgeons and FFS Specialists Dr. Daniel Simon and Dr. Ángel Penedo will be attending the event along with other Facialteam team members to offer in-person orientations too.

Your initial orientation will be done on-site during the event in Amsterdam on Monday 13th or Tuesday 14th, May 2024. During this orientation, our surgeons will walk you through the procedures and they'll explain the personalized facial reconstruction surgery recommended for your facial skeleton bones, as well as any soft tissue work that may be needed. 

If you are starting to look into gender transition options, the Forum will be ideal to get a variety of expert advice from both dedicated care providers as well as people who have a story to tell. 

You will come out equipped with a better understanding of what different gender-affirming services are available, with many questions answered and better prepared for any future consultations you may seek.

There is a lot to think about, so join us and bring your questions. Remember, your friends and family are more than welcome too!

Ready to take the next step on Your Revelation Journey? Schedule an in-person appointment in Amsterdam to receive a quote for FFS.

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