Recommendations of the Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe on Intersex
The Issue Paper on “Human Rights and Intersex people” published by the Commissioner Mr. Nils Muižnieks back in 2015 comprehensively maps how the medical norms of so-called female and male bodies have led to routine, non-consensual, medical interventions based on the misheld belief that sex is a dichotomy. The document also highlights the shame and secrecy around intersex bodies that allow these practices to go on for decades now, while the human rights of intersex people have been at stake and, for the most part, unaddressed.
Read our press release from 2015 and find the link to the download here:
In the Issue Paper the Commissioner includes a range of recommendations that make very clear the need for active outreach by National Human rights structures towards intersex people. Improved public awareness, professional training and active participation in research are crucial for developing a clear view of the true scope of the situation in Europe.
OII Europe provides these recommendations translated into a range of languages.
We prepared zip-files (size apprx. 4.5 MB) containing 8 printable pdf’s for you to download – both for print or digital use – in the following formats: 320 X 240 mm, Din A4 (210mm x 297mm), Din A5 (148mm x 210mm), Din A6 (105mm x 148mm).
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Translations of the Issue Paper
German / English Version of the Issue Paper
Spanish / English Version of the Issue Paper
Video of the Launch Event May 12th at the IDAHO Forum 2015 in Montenegro
EP LGBTI Intergroup Session: “Human Rights of Intersex People in Europe”
