Editorial
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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…
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Recording of the Event at the European Parliament on VAW and DV
The event Addressing Intersex Genital Mutilation in the Directive on combating violence against women and domestic violence in the European Parliament was co-organised by MEP Malin Björk, MEP Marc Angel, The LGBTI Intergroup, OII Europe, End FGM European Network and ILGA Europe. It was held on April 26, 2023. Below you find video recording that…
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Please welcome our new Policy Officer Maddalena Bianchi
Maddalena is one of our Policy Officers. Her work focuses on policy monitoring, reporting and advocacy in relation to intersex people’s human rights. Maddalena comes from France and has a background in international relations. She has experience working on LGBTIQ equality as an activist and in EU institutions. Contact Maddalena: maddalena [at] oiieurope.org — #…
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United Nations addresses the human rights of intersex persons in ground-breaking resolution
This is a joint statement by: Ação Pela Identidade – API; African Intersex Movement; Beyond the Boundary-Knowing and Concerns Intersex (Hong Kong); Campaign for Change (CfC) (Nepal); Fundacja Interakcja (Poland); ILGA World; Intersex Asia; Intersex Community of Zimbabwe (ICoZ); Intersex Human Rights Australia; Intersex Human Rights India; Intersex Kenya Education and Advocacy (IKEAA); Intersex Movement…
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European Parliament Elections 2024
Ahead of the June 2024 European Parliament Elections, OII Europe has developed an info leaflet that raises awareness on the importance of casting your vote and contributing to the democratic process. The leaflet clearly sets out the role that the European Parliament can play in advancing intersex rights at EU-level, as well as looking back…
