Equality and dignity for intersex people

As we mark #IntersexAwarenessDay, I reiterate my call on Council of Europe states to take decisive steps to ensure intersex children and adults live free from discrimination, violence and harmful practices, and exercise their #HumanRights on an equal basis. See earlier recommendations 👉 Intersex people are born with sex characteristics that don’t fit the typical binary notions of male or female bodies. Because their bodies are seen as different, intersex children and adults are often subjected to human rights violations. 6 key steps to protect the rights of intersex people 1- Ban “normalising” medical and surgical procedures on children without informed consent 2- Provide counselling to intersex children and their families, including by peers 3- Prohibit discrimination and hate crimes based on sex characteristics 4- Ensure recognition of intersex persons before the law and access to flexible legal gender recognition procedures 5- Im