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WHO removes "gender identity disorder" from list of mental illnesses

The World Health Organization will remove "gender identity disorder" from its global manual of diagnoses -- a major win for transgender rights. The change was announced last summer, but a resolution to amend the health guidelines was officially approved Saturday.
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