Do I regret being born intersex?
Irene of Intersex Russia says: sometimes people ask me, do I regret that I was born intersex? And the answer is no, I don’t regret the fact that I was born intersex!
Europe
German Court calls for recognition of non-binary gender
Following a German court judgment, OII Europe, OII Germany, TGEU and German Trans Association call for a third gender option for all, regardless of sex characteristics.
OII Europe youth campaign
Between Intersex Awareness Day and Intersex Day of Solidarity, OII Europe is running a youth campaign, promoting empowerment, not normalisation.
Statement by API, Portugal
A statement by Santiago M’banda Lima and Bernardo M’banda for Ação Pela Identidade.
Zwischengeschlecht: A genealogy of intersex genital mutilation
For Intersex Awareness Day, Zwischengeschlecht celebrate their achievements, and publish a genealogy of intersex genital mutilation.
Madrid: City hall illuminated for Intersex Awareness Day
Mardid City Hall has been illuminated to mark Intersex Awareness Day. The jurisdiction also issued a statement supporting advocacy to end nonconsensual surgeries.
Kitty Anderson talks for The Interface Project
The Interface Project has published a video with Icelandic intersex advocate Kitty Anderson.
Young & Intersex? Come join us!
Watch this video filmed at the European Intersex Youth Network Meeting organised by IGLYO and OII Europe in October 2017.
Statement by IntersexUK
Intersex UK have published a statement for Intersex Awareness Day, highlighting issues of solidarity.
European Commission shares statement, interview with Pol Naidenov
The European Commission has shared a statement and an interview with Pol, an intersex advocate in Bulgaria, and his partner, Monika.
Intersexioni opens intersex and LGBTQ Deaf centre
Intersexioni have announced the opening of the first Italian info-welcoming point for intersex and LGBTQ deaf people.
Intersex Visibility Fortnight in France
Collectif Intersexes et Allié.e.s are holding a series of events around France from 24 October to 8 November.