Australia Signs UN Statement To End Non-Consensual, Invasive Surgeries On Intersex Children
Australia has signed a statement supporting the protection of rights of Intersex people at the UN Human Rights Council for the second year in a row.The joint statement, which was introduced by Austria calls on nations to “take measures to combat violence and discrimination against intersex persons, develop policies in close consultations with those affected, ensure accountability, reverse discriminatory laws and provide victims with access to remedy”.Intersex Human Rights Australia.Legal Director at Equality Australia, Ghassan Kassisieh told Star Observer this was a monumental decision made by the UN Human Rights Council.“Congratulations to intersex advocates who continue to make great strides in ensuring that human rights are honoured for