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64% of Transgender Individuals Face Violence Globally

2/20/2026

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A JAMA Network Open study led by Erin Cooney of Johns Hopkins University found that 64% of transgender and gender-diverse individuals globally have faced physical or sexual violence.
The review analyzed data from 94 studies with over 65,000 participants.
The study also found that 60% experienced such violence recently.
Transgender individuals in developing countries faced higher victimization rates than those in wealthier nations, underscoring the need for urgent action to combat violence.

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A JAMA Network Open study led by Erin Cooney of Johns Hopkins University found that 64% of transgender and gender-diverse individuals globally have faced physical or sexual violence.
The review analyzed data from 94 studies with over 65,000 participants.
The study also found that 60% experienced such violence recently.
Transgender individuals in developing countries faced higher victimization rates than those in wealthier nations, underscoring the need for urgent action to combat violence.