Posts Tagged ‘intersex babies’
Words from Malta, the first nation to ban Intersex Genital Mutilation/IGM!
“I am very proud to be from a country that has from now on the most comprehensive and respectful laws when it comes to the rights of trans and intersex people. No one should be declared mentally ill, undergo forced surgery or [be] forced to go through a divorce, in order to be recognised as…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Huge Intersex Rights Victory in Europe: Malta bans Intersex Genital Mutilation/IGM!
OII-USA joins OII Europe in applauding this victory for Intersex people’s rights, and gives big thanks to members of the Maltese government, OII Europe, ILGA/ILGA Europe, and all who played a role in achieving it, particularly long term intersex allies Silvan Agius and Ruth Baldacchino! PRESS RELEASE******PRESS RELEASE*****PRESS RELEASE****** OII-Europe applauds Malta’s Gender Identity, Gender…
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 MoreOII-USA’s Viloria published in The Advocate regarding issues with Germany’s third gender law
OII-USA Director Hida Viloria’s essay, “Germany’s Third Gender Law Fails on Equality”, discusses how this new law gives intersex babies less equal rights, how Australia’s law only applies to intersex adults, not babies, and why it is so much better than Germany’s. Click here to read.
Read MoreViloria in The Advocate on “Why We Need to Protect Intersex Babies”
We’re very pleased that The Advocate has shown a continuing interest in educating its many readers on intersex issues! The essay not only educates regarding the discrimination and harm involved in non-medically necessary cosmetic genital surgery and sex reassignment of intersex babies (a.k.a. “Intersex Genital Mutilation”/IGM), but helps people understand and make important decisions about…
Read MoreYour Beautiful Child: Information for Parents
Congratulations on the birth of your baby! This information addresses common questions and concerns regarding variations in sex anatomy, or intersex variations, to help you welcome your baby and make decisions that promote the health and well being of the entire family. Your Beautiful Child – One Sheet (pdf) Your Beautiful Child- Trifold Brochure (pdf) …
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