United Nations for Intersex Awareness


 

The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has published a new awareness raising website calling for protection of intersex children and adults from harmful practices.

Because their bodies don't comply with typical definitions of male or female, intersex children and adults are frequently subjected to forced sterilisation and irreversible surgery, and suffer discrimination in schools, workplaces and other settings - United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein
Congratulations to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the Free & Equal campaign on launching a new website, “United Nations for Intersex Awareness“.

Because their bodies don’t comply with typical definitions of male or female, intersex children and adults are frequently subjected to forced sterilisation and irreversible surgery, and suffer discrimination in schools, workplaces and other settings – UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein

Intersex children don’t need to be “fixed”; they are perfect just as they are! The United Nations is calling on governments and parents to protect intersex children from harm.

The UN has also published a statement specifically on intersex human rights, for the first time. It has been signed by UN experts and regional bodies.

Visit United Nations for Intersex Awareness
Find your local intersex organisation

Are you a parent? These sites may be of interest:
Baby M’s story, in Australia (English)
Mi bebé intersexual, in Spain (Spanish)
Many intersex organisations also provide information for parents, including interACT (US), OII Australia, and OII-USA.