Editorial
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An in-depth look: Spain becomes fifth EU country to ban IGM
In February 2023, Spain became the 5th EU country to adopt a ban on intersex genital mutilation within the law “for the real and effective equality of trans people and for the guarantee of the rights of LGBTI people” (BOE-A-2023-5366). Article 19 of the law prohibits non-consensual genital modification practices performed on intersex minors under…
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OII Germany & OII Europe comment on deeply concerning German Family Court decision authorising an intervention on an intersex minor
Introduction In a recent decision from March 6th 2024, a German Family Court from Baden-Württemberg decided on a case brought forward by the parents of an intersex minor diagnosed with a form of CAH[1], who had requested authorisation to consent to an intervention to modify the minor’s sex characteristics. While Germany has a law that…
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OII Europe commentary on adopted VAW & DV Directive
On May 7th 2024, the EU Member States adopted1 the Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence, following adoption in Parliament on April 24th2. For over 2 years, OII Europe has been closely following the legislative process, through, among others, the preparation of a submission3 to the European Commission in May 2022, participation…
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Registration is Open for the OII Europe Online Community Event and Public Conference 2024
OII Europe is happy to announce the registration for the Online Community Event and Public Conference 2024. This year’s event will be held on September 27th-29th, 2024 on zoom platform, and like the previous community events consists of a one-day public conference and a two-day closed community event.
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Joint Statement: Milestone for trans and intersex rights in Europe
ILGA-Europe, TGEU, OII Europe, IGLYO and EL*C jointly welcome the inclusion of SOGIGESC grounds in new EU Directive on minimum standards for equality bodies. On 7 May 2024, two new directives on minimum standards for equality bodies were officially adopted by the EU. One of the directives includes in its recitals and articles the grounds…
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Data from European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) 2023 EU LGBTIQ Survey III shows intersex people face alarmingly increasing levels of violence
On May 14th 2024, the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) published the third edition of its survey on LGBTIQ people, providing up-to-date information on the lives of LGBTIQ people in the 27 EU Member States and EU candidate countries of Albania, North Macedonia and Serbia. This year’s survey saw a significant increase in…
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South Africa: third-party intervention in Semenya v. Switzerland
The International Commission of Jurists, the Organisation Intersex International Europe and the European Region of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association jointly filed a third-party intervention before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in a case concerning the South African athlete Caster Semenya. In July 2023, in its…
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Good Practice Map 2023
We celebrate the publication of our Good Practice Map 2023, highlighting achievements towards intersex human rights across Europe.
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First-ever inclusion of sex characteristics in binding EU legislation
On May 7th 2024, the Council of the European Union adopted two legislative proposals aimed at strengthening the role and independence of equality bodies in the EU and set minimum standards for equality bodies, addressing their mandate, tasks, independence, structure, powers, accessibility and resources. One directive, Directive 2022/0401, covers the grounds of racial or ethnic…
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OII Europe Annual Report 2023
From the introduction: And just like that, it is time for another Annual Report. Last year was the year where, while still being careful about potential Covid-19 risks, OII Europe resumed its in-person activities to the full extent. Highlights you will find in this report include the first in-person OII Europe Community Event & Public…
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Central Asia and the Maghreb region added to OII Europe’s scope
OII Europe welcomes Central Asia and the Maghreb Region to its scope of work! During the OII Europe General Assembly held on March 17th, 2024 OII Europe’s membership approved a statutes change that will add Central Asia and the Maghreb Region to the scope of OII Europe’s work. This decision is a new step in…
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Bosnian translation of #MyIntersexStory
#MojaIntersexPriča We are very happy to present the Bosnian translation of our testimonial book “#MojaIntersexPriča – Lična iskustva interspolnih osobakoje žive u Evropi” with fifteen testimonies by intersex people and their families and with fifteen colourful illustrations by intersex artist and OII Europe staff member Ins A Kromminga. This book also includes a text by…
