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Developing Common Language: “Fact Sheet: Intersex” (United Nations Free And Equal) “What Is Intersex?” & “Is Intersex The Same As 'Ambiguous Genitalia'?” (Intersex Society Of North America) Quick Reads to Get You Started: “I'm Intersex! Here's What That Means” Author: Alex Antaras (Minus 18) “8 Things You Only Know If You Are Born Intersex” Author: Susannah Temko (Everyday Feminism) “What's Wrong With The Way Intersex Has Traditionally Been Treated?” & “What Evidence Is There That You Can Grow Up Psychologically Healthy With Intersex Genitalia (Without 'Normalizing' Surgeries)?” (Intersex Society Of North America) “What Does It Mean To Be Intersex?” Author: Barbara J. King (NPR) “5 Things I Wish You Knew About Intersex People” Author: Georgiann Davis (UNLV News Center) “Understanding the 'I' In LGBTI” Author: Azmina Dhrodia “'We Don't Know If Your Baby's A Boy Or A Girl': Growing Up Intersex” Author: Jenny Kleeman (The Guardian) “Should We 'FIx' Intersex Children?” Author: Charlotte Greenfield (The Atlantic) 1 Educational Videos to Stimulate Your Mind: “What It's Like To Be Intersex” (BuzzFeed Yellow) “Growing Up Intersex Part 1” (27:00) (Oprah Winfrey Show segment from 2007. Please watch this video critically and understand that it is not appropriate to ask Intersex individuals invasive questions about their body without their permission) (AIS-DSD Support Group) “Growing Up Intersex” (7:17) (First Person: PBS Digital Studios) Further Reading: “Intersex Resource Topics: Bibliography Of Resources” (InterACT Advocates For Intersex Justice) Organizations to Support: Point Foundation Intersex-Led And Allied Organizations (Intersex Day) Organisation Intersex International InterACT Youth InterACT Advocates For Intersex Justice Educational Downloadables to Decorate Your Space: Intersex Brochures (InterACT Advocates For Intersex Justice) “Key Facts About Being Intersex” “What Is Intersex?” (Actually Intersex) “What Is Intersex?” (InterACT Advocates) Awesome Sources to Stay Engaged in the Topic: Intersex And Out Pidgeon Pagonis The Intersex Roadshow Tips for Allies: “9 Ways Intersex Youth Want You To Support Them” Author: Kel Kray (Everyday Feminism) “LGBTQIA Ally Tips” (UCDavis LGBTQIA Resource Center) Tools for Allies: “Brief-Guidelines For Intersex Allies” (Organization Intersex International USA) 2 .

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Background Note on Human Rights Violations Against Intersex People Table of Contents 1 Introduction
Background Note on Human Rights Violations against Intersex People Table of Contents 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 2 2 Understanding intersex ................................................................................................... 2 2.1 Situating the rights of intersex people......................................................................... 4 2.2 Promoting the rights of intersex people....................................................................... 7 3 Forced and coercive medical interventions......................................................................... 8 4 Violence and infanticide ............................................................................................... 20 5 Stigma and discrimination in healthcare .......................................................................... 22 6 Legal recognition, including registration at birth ............................................................... 26 7 Discrimination and stigmatization .................................................................................. 29 8 Access to justice and remedies ....................................................................................... 32 9 Addressing root causes of human rights violations ............................................................ 35 10 Conclusions and way forward..................................................................................... 37 10.1 Conclusions
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