
End the hate, let women compete
We need to speak up about hateful rhetoric about women Olympic athletes, competing in Paris, who are purported to have innate variations of sex characteristics.
We need to speak up about hateful rhetoric about women Olympic athletes, competing in Paris, who are purported to have innate variations of sex characteristics.
In a vibrant mural created by artist Elsa Velasco in Barcelona, champions of pride, human rights, and equality take centre stage. Elsa described the commission as “heartwarming”, allowing her to paint community members she admires and share the artwork with the people of Barberà. Featured Figures: Audre Lorde and Frances Louise-Clayton (Red Panel): Audre Lorde,…
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Intersex Human Rights Australia extends heartfelt gratitude to Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher for her exceptional tenure as President of the Australian Human Rights Commission. Over seven years, President Croucher’s tireless efforts have left an indelible mark on human rights advocacy. During her tenure, President Croucher championed critical initiatives, including the release of reports addressing gender…
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We reflect on a remarkable first year since Bonnie Hart introduced the innovative InterLink psychosocial support service to IHRA. InterLink has evolved to offer both individual and group counselling to people with an IVSC of any age, their parents and carers from throughout Australia and Aotearoa/New Zealand. In addition, InterLink helps connect people with information,…
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IHRA is excited to announce the appointment of two new talented individuals to the IHRA team- Mira Bouchmouny and Margie McCumstie. We welcome Mira Bouchmouny to the role of Operations Manager. Mira is a Lebanese born, queer migrant who grew up in Western Sydney on Gadigal Country. She completed her Bachelors in Gender Studies and…
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Our submission on the development of the Queensland Trauma Strategy, focusing on intersex-specific experiences of trauma, and the omission of discussion of these experiences from materials produced on trauma in LGBTQIA+SB populations.
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On invitation, we have made a submission to the Legislative Assembly Committee on Community Services of the NSW Parliament on the proposed Equality Legislation Amendment (LGBTIQA+) Bill 2023.
IHRA has made a submission in response to a public consultation by Commonwealth Attorney General’s Department on proposed superannuation regulations.
The United Nations made a historic move to protect the human rights of intersex persons, 35 civil society organisations said today, as the Human Rights Council adopted its first-ever resolution specifically addressing discrimination, violence, and harmful practices against persons with innate variations in sex characteristics.
Announcement: A multi-institutional research team has been awarded $5M in federal government funding to help create a safer and better future for people with innate variations in sex characteristics (IVSC).
Social Sciences journal has published a peer-reviewed perspective on the context and goals of the intersex movement in Australia, by Dr Morgan Carpenter.
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