Another great article questions “fixing” intersex children
We are thrilled to see more and more public attention and scrutiny of the human rights violation that intersex children are routinely subjected to, in the form of having their genitals cut without their request or consent, which we call Intersex Genital Mutialtion/IGM. Read here: Growing Pushback Against Surgically “Fixing” Intersex Children
Read MoreThe Atlantic questions “fixing’ intersex children
This piece examines the practice of surgically attempting to “fix” intersex babies and minors — a.k.a. intersex genital mutiltion/IGM – and the current legal case of the rawford family, who is suing the doctors who operated on their intersex son before they adopted him, and the state of South Carolina (his legal guardians at the…
Read MoreShort film about OII Australia V.P. Tony Briffa
Tony Briffa, who has been in the forefront of intersex visibility down under, and was the world’s first openly intersex mayor, shares their life experiences as an intersex persoon and spokesperson in this fantastic 8 minute short film. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqrFHDntfEM
Read MoreViloria on L.A.’s IMRU Radio on global human rights demands of intersex people
OII-USA’s Hida Viloria on IMRU Radio, Los Angeles — the nation’s longest running Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Radio News Magazine, “Out Loud and Proud since 1974” — speaking about the Third International Intersex Forum and the global intersex advocacy community’s goals. Interview begins 34:20 minutes in. Thanks to fabulous ally Vash Boddie…
Read MoreOII Australia VP Tony Briffa tells story of self discovery
“Proud intersex person Tony Briffa tells story of self discovery“, features an interview with OII-Australia Vice President Tony Briffa. Briffa, who made headlines when they became the world’s firt openly intersex publicly elected official, says, “I feel very comfortable having accepted my true self and that I’m not male or female, but both. …I’m now…
Read MoreViloria on intersex people & identity politics in The Advocate
http://www.advocate.com/commentary/2014/05/14/op-ed-whats-name-intersex-and-identity This latest essay by OII-USA Director Hida Viloria — What’s in a Name: Intersex and Idenity – examines the history of the LGBTI community being pathologized, and how intersex people are still being impacted by this. Many thanks to The Advocate for helping raise awareness.
Read MoreCouncil of Europe’s statement on intersex people’s need for equal rights!
In recognition of the upcoming International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia on May 17th, the Council of Europe’s Commissioner for Human Rights has released the statement, A boy or a girl or a person — intersex people lack recognition in Europe. The statement examines the intense difficulties and human rights abuses — such as “normalizing”…
Read MoreEssay on menstruation while being intersex by Astorino in Autostraddle
“Lessons Learned From Menstruation Pop Quizzes While Being Intersex” is an insightful and often hysterical account of Claudia’s experience around menstruation as an AIS intersex woman who doesn’t menstruate. I can’t help but admit that sometimes, when I’m saddled with menstrual cramps, I’m a bit envious! http://www.autostraddle.com/lessons-learned-from-menstruation-pop-quizzes-while-being-intersex-201027/
Read MoreNew Year, New Intersex Movement
Okay, so it’s not “new” in that it wasn’t written recently, but it’s still a new outlook within the intersex community/movement. We are not just our bodies, and it’s time we move beyond the discourse of “medical conditions” and “medical treatment” to expressing a unique intersex culture that encompasses our whole selves. This essay, written…
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