News
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
