The right to health of intersex persons

This event, parallel to the 51st session of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, focused on the right to health of intersex persons and protection from violence and harmful practices – including on medical settings – based on sex characteristics. The event brought together UN special procedures, health experts, civil society representatives and member States to share the main challenges and best practices on the topic. EVENT ORGANISED BY: Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva of Finland, in cooperation with ILGA World CO-ORGANISED BY: Permanent Missions to the United Nations in Geneva of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Chile, Iceland, India, Mexico, The Netherlands; GATE; Intersex Asia, IHRA - Intersex Human Rights Australia, OII Europe, Iranti SPEAKERS: OPENING REMARKS: Kirsti Kauppi; Ambassador, Permanent Representant of Finland in Geneva KEYNOTE SPEECH: Ms. Tlaleng Mofokeng; UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Health PANEL DISCUSSION MODERATED BY