Del LaGrace Volcano interviewed by Morgan for OII Australia
OII member and photographer Del LaGrace Volcano, in an interview by Morgan of OII Australia for an ‘Intersex 101’ workshop at “Camp Betty” in Sydney.
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Hida Viloria interviewed by Alix Iron for OII Australia
OII-USA chair Hida Viloria in an excellent interview by Alix Iron for a Intersex 101′ workshop at the “Camp Betty” event in Sydney.
Anti-violence statement
OII Australia opposes the use of violence, threats or personal insults as a way of pursuing objectives, and has a duty of care towards its members.
Intersex 101 workshop: What is intersex, what does it mean to be intersex, and what are intersex life experiences like?
There is a lot of confusion about what intersex is and isn’t. Is it part of LGBTIQ? Is it allied with trans, or sex and gender diverse people? Is it an identity or a biological state? Hear us speak for ourselves. In a workshop run entirely by intersex people, we will present information on the…
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Intersex: intersectionalities with gender diverse people
This page details some of the general differences and similarities between the experiences of transgender and gender diverse people, and people with intersex variations.
Intersex and homophobia: a statement on IDAHOT
On the occasion of IDAHO – International Day Against Homophobia, it is pertinent to remember why intersex is a part of the LGBTIQ alliance. Intersex individuals generally have a sexual orientation, however it is more likely to be perceived as heterosexual than same sex. We also have a gender identity, however that generally appears to…
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Intersex and the Sex Files: good for trans*, bad for intersex
OII Australia supports trans people in their call for human rights, in the same way we support all LGBTI peoples and other marginalized minorities. Sometimes, however, rights called for by one minority group can disadvantage another unless close strategic alliances are maintained so that proposed changes to the law do not accidentally impinge on rights….
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Letter to Department of Health and Ageing on LGBTI exclusion from draft standards of residential aged care
A letter in response to recently released draft standards of residential aged care.
Intersex refugees not included in any nation’s refugee policies
Our thoughts have recently been on the possible fate of our friends and allies in African nations where homophobic persecution is rife. Intersex people living in countries with homophobic laws and practices face the death penalty simply for being born different. In some African nations intersex newborns are known to be killed as a matter…
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Phoebe Hart’s “Orchids: My Intersex Adventure” comes to Sydney
BRISBANE documentary-maker Phoebe Hart’s long-awaited film Orchids: My Intersex Adventure will show in Sydney on Wednesday 23rd February 2011 at 7pm at the Dendy cinema in Newtown. Orchids is being shown as part of the 2011 New Mardi Gras Film Festival, Sydney’s premier event for film-goers wishing to see features and documentaries made on LGBTQI-related…
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Marriage Equality Rally, 27 November, Gina Wilson speaks
Gina Wilson speaks at the Marriage Equality rally on 27 November 2010 in Sydney.
The Yogyakarta Principles and intersex people
The 2006 Yogyakarta Principles on the application of international human rights law in relation to sexual orientation and gender identity are an important development, primarily furthering the rights of LGBT people, but with a crucial principle of particular interest to intersex people. Principle 1: The Right to the Universal Enjoyment of Human Rights All human…
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