Staying informed is crucial for any community, and the intersex community is no exception. This section keeps you up-to-date on the latest advancements, legal battles, and advocacy efforts impacting intersex lives in Asia.
Nepal
February 27, 2025
Over 55 pc of LGBTQI+ youth in Nepal face barriers to mental health care. Save the Children’s research report, Healing the Rainbow: Bridging Mental Health Gaps for LGBTQI+ Children and Youth in Nepal and Bhutan, reveals alarming levels of mental health challenges faced by LGBTQI+ children and youth in both countries. The research was launched at The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Intersex Association (ILGA) Asia Conference, happening in Kathmandu, said the organization in a press release.
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April 7, 2025
Historic CEDAW Recognition for Intersex Nepalis: A Victory for Joint Advocacy by Intersex Asia and Campaign for Change. Esan Regmi, Chair of Intersex Asia delivered a powerful joint submission to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW)
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The Philippines
February 28, 2025
Jeff Cagandahan elected as ILGA Asia Intersex Representative. The Intersex community celebrates this milestone, recognizing Jeff’s unwavering dedication and advocacy for the community’s rights.
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India
January 17, 2025
Counting intersex births: Tamil Nadu blazes a trail. The Tamil Nadu government disclosed 40 recorded births of intersex infants across the 38 districts in the state. This data resulted from efforts by diverse intersex persons in the State led by “Mx Vino Dhan”, a Dalit and disabled intersex activist from Coimbatore.
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February 09, 2025
Run for awareness of intersex children. The event was organised by Fight and Fly Sports Academy, Tiruchi. Divided into four categories, the run was held for 8 km, 6 km, 4 km, and 2 km for the age groups above 18, under 18, under 15, and under 11, respectively, to raise awareness about the plight of intersex babies and children and advocate for their rights and dignity.
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Thailand
January 27, 2025
Gender titles emerge as new battleground. The pathbreaking Marriage Equality Bill might ensure equal marriages for all, yet many of those who obtained marriage registration when it came into effect last week have another worry to contend with: their gender title did not match their gender identity.
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