Europe
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Intersex people in Europe face physical violence and harassment
Unfortunately, as the latest FRA LGBTI report reveals, many intersex people in Europe suffer from physical and sexual attack based on being intersex. They even turn out to be the most affected among all LGBTI people (see the infographic below). Therefore, we appeal to the Yogyakarta Principles on on the application of international human rights…
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Recent survey shows high rate of discrimination of intersex people in Europe
It was on December 10th, 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that “all human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights” and “all are entitled to equal protection against any discrimination” (Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Articles 1 and 7). One world speaking up with one voice for equality and…
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Recent survey shows high rate of medical interventions on intersex people lack consent
Intersex people are still subject to invasive and often irreversible medical or surgical treatments to modify their sex characteristics, mainly to align them to social standards of so-called male and female bodies. As the latest FRA EU-LGBTI II Survey Report confirms, the majority of such treatments lack the free and informed consent of the person…
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European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) launches report of the 2019 EU-LGBTI II survey
Today, 14th of May 2020, the EU Fundamental Rights Agency published the results of the new LGBTI Study. Almost 140.000 LGBTI people from 28 countries participated, making the study the largest survey of its kind to this date. For the first time specific questions about intersex people’s experience were included. “With over 1500 intersex persons…
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Intersex Awareness Day Oct 26 Campaign #MyIntersexStory
On the Intersex Awareness Day (Oct. 26 2019) we launch our campaign #MyIntersexStory with quotes of testimonies by intersex people living in Europe. Go check out this page to learn more or keep your eyes peeled for our campaign postings in our social medias during the Intersex Awareness Weeks (IAD) until November 8th.
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Protecting Intersex People in Europe: A toolkit for law and policy makers
We are delighted to present you with this toolkit and accompanying appendix and checklist so that we can work together to ensure the protection of all people on the basis of sex characteristics, including those most vulnerable to violations and abuses. Post updated: 23. Nov 2023 check back for more checklist translations in the future
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Good Practice Map 2018
Today, 13th of May 2019, OII Europe launched the first ever Intersex good practice map at the IDAHOT+ Forum in Oslo. In our Good Practice Map 2018 you find a compilation of good practice examples from selected European countries, including examples for missed opportunities and rights under attack for intersex people. Download the PDF here.
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W OBRONIE PRAW CZŁOWIE- KA OSÓB INTERPŁCIOWYCH – JAK MOŻESZ POMÓC?
We are excited to present the Polish translation of our toolkit “Standing up for the human rights of intersex people”
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Welcome to the 3rd OII Europe Community Event & Conference 2019
*** At the bottom of this page we have accessibility information, including for filling out the scholarship application form.*** At our third Community Event and Conference in Zagreb – Croatia, we will be hosted by TransAid who recently hired their first intersex staff member. This year the theme of the community event will be advocacy. We…
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A Milestone for Intersex Rights: The European Parliament adopts landmark resolution on the rights of intersex people
Today, on the 14th of February 2019, the European Parliament has adopted a landmark Resolution on the Rights of Intersex People. By adopting this resolution, the European Parliament sets a clear standard within the European Union for the protection of intersex people’s bodily integrity and human rights. The resolution complements the ground-breaking 2017 intersex resolution…
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My Intersex Story
This video was created during OII Europe’s Second Intersex Community Event and Conference in Copenhagen in February 2018. Text by Mathilde and other participants of the Community Event.
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Protect Intersex Children!
Being born and growing up as an intersex person in today’s society can still be a challenge. However, with love and awareness of everyone, of parents, doctors and institutions, it is possible to grow and live a happy and healthy life. Unfortunately, even today, the lack of knowledge creates and nurtures prejudices and outdated and…
