OII Europe
Organisation Intersex International Europe
Submission by OII Europe 21.05.2021 From the introduction: We applaud the initiative of the UN to develop a common approach [Continue Reading]
The European Commission launched a consultation to gather the views of the public on the measures taken by the EU [Continue Reading]
Bias and detestation against intersex people have been entrenched in society for a long time without being perceived or addressed as such, and, as a result, the lived reality of intersex people is full of incidents that easily qualify as hate speech and hate crime once put into the framework of the fundamental right of every person to non-discrimination and a safe life.
The present case concerns the breach of bodily integrity through sex-assignement procedures on intersex children and the obstacles faced when seeking reparation before the Courts.
OII Europe submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Privacy Submission 30. September 2020 Intersex children experience [Continue Reading]
From the introduction: These written comments are submitted on behalf of OII Europe (Organisation Intersex International Europe e.V.), ILGA-Europe (European [Continue Reading]
One component of work under the Victim’s Rights Directive relating to violence against women and girls is combatting female genital mutilation (FGM). In order to also address the human rights violations that intersex infants and children face, the future Directive should also include intersex genital mutilation (IGM) as a key focus.
[You can find the report on the ILGA Europe and TGEU website as well.] OII Europe has joined forces with [Continue Reading]
Introduction The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the latest human rights treaty body to address the [Continue Reading]
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