Internal policies of Intersex Human Rights Australia.
The board agreed a new equal opportunity policy today, 8 October 2013 Equal Opportunity Policy Organisation Intersex International (OII) Australia Limited believes diversity and Equal Opportunity deliver advantages to our organisation. Treating people fairly has a positive impact on members, staff and other stakeholders and enhances our reputation as an organisation and employer. Equal opportunity…
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How can intersex people be included effectively in surveys and on forms? This page provides advice and recommendations on including people born with variations of sex characteristics.
Purpose These guidelines are designed to ensure clarity and consistency, maintain focus and professionalism. Attribution: the organisation “We” are Intersex Human Rights Australia Ltd (IHRA), formerly known as Organisation Intersex International Australia (OII Australia), a not-for-profit company. Please be clear that we don’t represent all intersex people, but we do try and stay aware of…
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OII Australia opposes the use of violence, threats or personal insults as a way of pursuing objectives. OII Australia has a duty of care towards its members, and will not knowingly put members in a position where they might become subject to such behaviour. OII Australia strongly supports the use of collaboration and dialogue as…
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OII is very sensitive to the individual’s right to privacy concerning medical information and does not require any release of medical information or any diagnosis to be a member of our support groups or organisation. OII members are instructed not to ask for a medical diagnosis from any member, leaving each member free to volunteer…
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