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Genetic discrimination in Insurance to end

Australian insurance companies have been using genetic test results to discriminate against individuals. This practice can lead to higher premiums or outright denial of coverage for those with certain genetic markers. This has directly affected members of the intersex community. In the Darlington Statement, we called for “We call for an end to genetic discrimination, including…
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Intersex people and the Australian census

The 2016 and 2021 censuses sought to capture data on people with innate variations of sex characteristics (intersex variations/differences of sex development), but they did so in ways that were harmful and that did not produce reliable, meaningful data. We have an opportunity to do better in the 2026 census.

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Global bioethics statement calls for end to medically unnecessary intersex surgeries

The American Journal of Bioethics has published a global bioethics consensus statement, led by researchers at the University of Oxford’s Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and with contributions made by more than 150 international experts from more than 24 countries, including IHRA’s own Dr Morgan Carpenter and Mauro Cabral Grinspan.

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Law-making on the basis of polite fictions in WA

The Western Australian Parliament is currently debating a Births, Deaths and Marriages Bill that will make it easier for gender diverse people to change their sex or gender marker on birth registration documents. However, much of the debate makes erroneous assumptions about the implications of the bill for people with innate variations of sex characteristics….
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World Athletics Continues to Discriminate Against Athletes with Innate Variations of Sex Characteristics

As the Paris Olympics unfolds, the athletics competition has commenced. However, there are at least two athletes who won’t be participating because their natural bodies do not meet World Athletics’ standards. Both athletes have faced exclusion under regulations that restrict competition by women athletes with innate variations of sex characteristics (intersex variations/differences of sex development). …
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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.

Farewell, President Croucher: A Tribute to Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher

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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Celebration post for one year of Interlink services including counselling. Pie chart showing that Interlink services have been accessed by Adults 82%, Children 11%, Parents 5%, Couples 1%, Families 1% Maps of Australia and NZ showing percentage of locations accessing the services- QLD 10%, NSW 17%, ACT 14%, VIC 26%, TAS 6%, NT 2%, SA 1%, WA 20%, NZ 4%

Congratulations InterLink, it is time to celebrate!

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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