IHRA celebrates today the publication of the groundbreaking article titled “Perspectives on conducting “sex-normalising” intersex surgeries conducted in infancy: a systematic review”. The independent research team includes staff of the World Health Organization (WHO) Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH).
MEDIA STATEMENT 25 August 2024 Lack of LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the next census will adversely impact health outcomes The Albanese Government’s decision that it will not include questions counting LGBTIQ+ Australians in the 2026 Census (as reported on by Sky News) shows a shameful lack of commitment to addressing the health and wellbeing disparities experienced…
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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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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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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.
Do you work in training and communications, or operations? Would you like to work from home for Australia’s leading voice on intersex issues? Do you want flexible work arrangements, generous superannuation, salary packing and access to our Employee Assistance Program?
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.
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