Tag results for 'Intersex'
More countries to ban intersex genital mutilations in Europe
This article examines the growing European Union movement to ban intersex genital mutilation (IGM) – ‘gender normalising’ surgeries on minors with variations in sex characteristics. Affecting 1.7 per cent of the population, intersex individuals face widespread discrimination, with 21 per cent experiencing healthcare discrimination. The article emphasises that surgical interventions for social or aesthetic purposes without medical necessity constitute serious human rights violations, noting 49 per cent of affected Polish individuals did not consent to childhood procedures. Five EU countries have implemented legislative bans: Spain (2023), Greece (2022), Malta (2015), Germany (2021), and Portugal (2018), with Belgium developing similar legislation
Released on Aug 21, 2025
Intersex rights emerging across Europe
This article highlights the challenges faced by the intersex community and discusses the increasing recognition of intersex rights across Europe. It focuses on recent legal developments in Greece and France, data inquiry pursued by the Polish ombudsman office, the soft measures adopted by the Council of Europe and the European Parliament and the recent judgments of the European Court of Human Rights. The conclusion emphasises the underrepresentation of intersex rights and calls for broader recognition in the international human rights community.
Released on Feb 8, 2024