New York City has issued what is thought to be the country’s first intersex birth certificate. The certificate was issued last week to 55-year-old … [Read more...] about New York City Issues America’s First Intersex Birth Certificate: VIDEO
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Jeffrey Eugenides Reads from His Novel About Intersex Identity, ‘Middlesex’ – LISTEN
Our next read in our TowleREAD series comes from acclaimed best-selling author Jeffrey Eugenides and his Pulitzer Prize-winning 2002 novel, … [Read more...] about Jeffrey Eugenides Reads from His Novel About Intersex Identity, ‘Middlesex’ – LISTEN
Intersex Veteran Who Does not Identify as Male or Female Sues State Dept. Over Passport Denial
Lambda Legal has filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Dana Zzyym, an intersex veteran, after Zzyym was denied a U.S. passport because they do not … [Read more...] about Intersex Veteran Who Does not Identify as Male or Female Sues State Dept. Over Passport Denial
‘Nightline’ Dives Into the Life-Changing Consequences of Doctors Deciding the Gender of Intersex Children: VIDEO
Roughly one in every 2,000 people is born intersex — with ambiguous genitalia. Generally, parents and doctors feel pressure to determine the … [Read more...] about ‘Nightline’ Dives Into the Life-Changing Consequences of Doctors Deciding the Gender of Intersex Children: VIDEO
‘Nightline’ Dives Into the Life-Changing Consequences of Doctors Deciding the Gender of Intersex Children: VIDEO
Roughly one in every 2,000 people is born intersex — with ambiguous genitalia. Generally, parents and doctors feel pressure to determine the … [Read more...] about ‘Nightline’ Dives Into the Life-Changing Consequences of Doctors Deciding the Gender of Intersex Children: VIDEO
There Is a 1 in 100 Chance You Are Intersex
The recent conversations about gender expression have rightfully supplanted the ways that we once conflated psychological and sexual variance. As a … [Read more...] about There Is a 1 in 100 Chance You Are Intersex
Will South Africa Become a Roadblock To International LGBT Rights?
South Africa, which was once an essential nation to advancing LGBTI rights in international diplomacy, has since become a potential roadblock South … [Read more...] about Will South Africa Become a Roadblock To International LGBT Rights?
One Year On: The United Nations LGBT Advocacy Campaign ‘Free And Equal’ – VIDEO
One Year On: The United Nations Human Rights office "Free and Equal" campaign, launched on July 2013 On July 26th, 2013, the United Nations Human … [Read more...] about One Year On: The United Nations LGBT Advocacy Campaign ‘Free And Equal’ – VIDEO
Female Indian Sprinter Fails ‘Gender Test’, Disqualified From Commonwealth Games
Dutee Chand, representing India, has been disqualified from the 2014 Commonwealth Games after failing a gender test. Dutee Chand, representing India, … [Read more...] about Female Indian Sprinter Fails ‘Gender Test’, Disqualified From Commonwealth Games
Swedish Ice Hockey Team Supports LGBTI Rights With Rainbow Uniforms
Swedish ice hockey team Kiruna IF will wear rainbow colors for the 2014-2015 season in an effort to become the country’s first sports club to receive … [Read more...] about Swedish Ice Hockey Team Supports LGBTI Rights With Rainbow Uniforms
