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Today, we observe Intersex Day of Solidarity, also known as Intersex Day of Remembrance, to honor the life of Herculine Barbin. Herculine was a French intersex person whose memoirs, detailing life in a society with limited understanding of intersex experiences, were later published by philosopher Michel Foucault. #Intersex refers to a range of natural variations in sex characteristics that don’t fit typical definitions of male or female bodies. Today, we remember those like Herculine and stand in solidarity with intersex people, advocating for visibility, respect, and human rights. #thisispublichealth #intersexhealth #intersexrights

Intersex individuals have existed throughout history, yet it wasn't until the 1990s that the term 'intersex' gained widespread use as a way for people with natural variations in sex characteristics to describe their identity and experiences. Prior to this, medical professionals often referred to intersex traits as 'hermaphroditism,' a term now recognized as outdated, stigmatizing, and misleading. Today, the intersex community is leading efforts to raise awareness, promote bodily autonomy, and challenge harmful practices like non-consensual surgeries performed on intersex infants. Their advocacy emphasizes the importance of informed consent and the right for intersex people to make their own decisions about their bodies. Recognizing and respecting intersex people’s identities is not just about medical ethics—it’s about honoring the diversity of human bodies and experiences. #IntersexAwareness #RespectBodyAutonomy #InformedConsent #IntersexRights #DiversityInclusion

Today is the day to understand better what is Intersex. Intersex, also known as innate varations in sex characteristics, is an umbrella term for a variety of natural bodily traits that do not align with typical medical definitions of male or female bodies. This includes differences in chromosomes, gonads, hormone levels, and reproductive or sexual anatomy. Intersex traits can be present at birth or may become noticeable later in life. Importantly, intersex is not a medical condition but rather a natural human variation in sex characteristics. I am committed to upholding the human right of bodily autonomy for intersex individuals. This commitment involves advocating for an end to unnecessary medical interventions on intersex children and young people. Such interventions often aim to align or “normalise” intersex bodies within binary gender expectations, which can compromise personal autonomy and lead to trauma and lasting physical and emotional harm. To find out more I recommend following Intersex Human Rights Australia and the work of Tony Briffa, Morgan Carpenter, Bonnie Hart and Paul Byrne-Moroney.

💛📢 Today is Intersex Awareness Day! Let's shine a light on the estimated 1.7% of the population born with intersex traits*—people who often face medical, social, and legal challenges simply because their bodies don't fit typical definitions of male or female. 🌟 How can we all help? - Educate Yourself: Learn from intersex advocates like @interact_adv or @intersexjusticeproject. Start with the basics: Intersex is about variations in sex traits, not about gender identity or sexual orientation. - Listen: Amplify intersex voices and follow organizations working toward bodily autonomy for intersex people. - Advocate: Speak up against forced medical interventions and support policies that protect the rights of intersex individuals. 💬 How are you increasing your knowledge about intersex experiences? Drop a comment and tag a friend who might want to know more about this! 🏳️🌈 Media Description: “Intersex Awareness Day October 26, 2024.” Text appears in front of a circle with a geographic background in the colors of the Intersex Pride Flag.

It's Intersex Awareness Day. Let’s take a moment to recognise the unique experiences of intersex people, those born with physical sex traits that don’t fit typical definitions of "male" or "female." Intersex Awareness Day is here to raise visibility, break down stigma, and call for equal rights for intersex individuals around the world. Intersex people often face unnecessary surgeries and medical interventions without consent, discrimination, and a lack of autonomy over their own bodies. By raising awareness, we support the right for everyone to make informed decisions about their bodies and celebrate diverse human experiences. We love and cherish you.

Bill Alert! US House Bill HRES 1552 - Expressing support for the recognition of October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day, and supporting the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day. Policy: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/eJWF5iFM Bill 118 HRES 1552, also known as the Intersex Awareness Day Resolution, is a piece of legislation that aims to recognize and support October 26, 2024, as Intersex Awareness Day. The bill expresses support for the goals and ideals of Intersex Awareness Day, which seeks to raise awareness about intersex individuals and the challenges they face. Intersex individuals are born with variations in sex characteristics that do not fit typical definition...

I am an absolute sucker for historical dramas. I love reenactments and imagining how people in the past experienced events. Lately I've been pondering how we can understand the experiences of people who have been completely erased by history. I work day to day supporting the mission of Intersex Aotearoa. This is a Non profit NGO which is focused on the systemic change, education and community building that needs to happen so that intersex people can have a safe and supportive society that allows intersex people to be visible and thrive. Despite my love for historical drama its safe to say I do not enjoy reading the historical harms that have been done to intersex people. Even less knowing most of these were to small babies…too young to understand the societal stigma associated with their natural body or the complicated ideas about sex, gender and sexuality. When I first started with Intersex Aotearoa I was taken aback by a comment about the eradication of intersex people by governments, societies and cultures. I knew it was true but it felt like an ugly and brutal thing to be shared so freely. Much like listening to the NZ wars podcast and learning that eugenic concepts of white superiority were absolutely everywhere in colonial New Zealand. At the moment we are working on an educational resource to teach people about what being intersex is and how best to support intersex people. We are interviewing intersex people and asking what their experience has been and what could be done better. I feel so much responsibility during this process. We are in a rare place in human history in which the voices of intersex people are being recorded, their understandings of themselves are being noted. It's important we do not use these as tick boxes but rather as reflective tools, learning points and touchstones. Much like the revolutionary concept of listening to women when providing healthcare, listening to intersex people will enable everyone to do better. Maybe one day someone will be able to read a historical drama about an intersex person who just got to live and be themselves, supported by their family and community. #intersex #history #livedexperience #aotearoa image is from one of our t-shirts I wholeheartedly agree with

November 8th is Intersex Day of Remembrance, also known as Intersex Day of Solidarity. Today, we honor Intersex Day of Solidarity (also Remembrance), a day to raise awareness, remember, respect, and advocate for and champion the human rights of intersex people around the world. Intersex individuals often lose their bodily autonomy, especially early in life, and there is also a lack of competent healthcare for intersex adults. Additionally, people with intersex traits face discrimination in many settings including in religious institutions. The term intersex refers to a person whose chromosomal, hormonal or anatomical sex characteristics fall outside the conventional classifications of male or female. Intersex individuals have variations in sex characteristics, can have any gender identity, and are at least 1.7% of the population. Let us commit to amplifying intersex voices, challenging harmful stigma, and building a future where intersex rights and identities are celebrated and protected. #intersexawareness #intersexdayofremembrance #UCCan

Today is Intersex Awareness Day! Intersex Awareness Day is a protest day to remind and inform people about the issues faced by intersex people around the world. 'Intersex' is an umbrella term for people with variations in their sex traits such as chromosomes, hormones or reproductive anatomy. Intersex folk make up 1.6% of the population, and face a number of social, political and healthcare barriers today. Here is how you can support the intersex community 👇 🟣 Educate yourself about intersex surgeries and autonomy 🟣 De-gender the language you use about body parts 🟣 Leave informational pamphlets at your workplace

Being intersex refers to individuals born with physical sex characteristics that do not fit typical definitions of male or female. Due to the complexity and diversity of intersex variations, it is important to dispel some common myths and present factual information. Myth: All intersex variations are immediately visible at birth. Fact: While some intersex traits can be apparent at birth, others may not become evident until puberty or later in life. Intersex is a broad term encompassing a spectrum of physical, hormonal, and genetic variations. There is nothing medically wrong with being intersex and it is much more common than people realize. Intersex characteristics present differently in everyone and can be a combination of physical genitalia or hormones. A person may have “male” genitalia, but release “female” hormones during puberty and vice versa. #intersexrights #StopIGM #intersexawareness #protectintersexchildren #stopcontrollingintersexbodies #IntersexLivesMatter