Rise and Thrive: Intersex Asia at AWID Forum 2024 Recap
From 2-5 December 2024, the Intersex Asia team and Board members participated in the Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) Forum 2024. The Forum was a highlight of the Feminist movement globally and was a major gathering for Feminist Human Rights activists, organizations, and allies
A call for solidarity addressed to the Department of Health of the Phillippines
Following a consultative meeting hosted by Intersex Asia with the Parents of Intersex Children in the Philippines on June 23, a coalition of 31 parents of individuals with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) and advocates from Civil Society Organizations, including CAHSAPI (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia Support Group of the Philippines), Intersex Philippines, and Intersex Asia, united to express an urgent concern to the Department of Health.
Enhancing Access to Life-Saving Healthcare for Intersex Children with CAH in the Philippines
On November 8, 2024, in honor of International Intersex Day of Solidarity, Intersex Asia hosted a landmark webinar addressing the urgent healthcare needs of intersex children with Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) in the Philippines. With participants from diverse backgrounds, the gathering focused on advancing policies, mobilizing community support, and shaping sustainable healthcare solutions to support intersex individuals across Asia.
Intersex Asia at ILGA World Conference 2024 – The Recap
Intersex Asia team has joined the ILGA World Conference 2024 at Cape Town, South Africa. With several sessions planned, here is the recap of our engagement at the conference.
Insights and Outcomes: IA’s Participation in the ADB Meeting
Intersex Asia (IA) participated in the meeting titled ‘2nd Learning Week: Learning Sessions on Inclusive Development for Sexual and Gender Minorities in Asian Development Bank (ADB) Operations’ from 21 Oct to 23 Oct 2024 in Manila to showcase the organization’s dedicated efforts and ongoing projects throughout Asia.
Intersex Comming Out Day and the dream for a just world
Celebrating Intersex Awareness Month and the Intersex Coming Out Day, we sat down with our Executive Director, Hiker Chiu for a small talk about the current state of the intersex movement in Asia, and the direction moving forward.
Launch of Intersex Asia’s Research Publications on 8 South East Asia Countries
Celebrating Intersex Awareness Month, Intersex Asia proudly launch the Legal Research Publication for 8 South East Asia countries
Awareness of the unaware: Intersex month of October
Intersex Awareness Month is here again this October. It’s a chance for us to remind ourselves about the challenge that the intersex community is facing each day, as well as reflect on the progress of our organizations and the intersex movement as a whole
Advocating for Inclusive Representation: Intersex Asia’s Impactful Presence at the LGBTQI+ Conference
Intersex Asia actively participated in the LGBQTI+ Conference held from September 26 to September 28, 2024, by the Humsafar Trust. The event was vital for networking, sharing experiences, and advancing Intersex Individual’s equality and inclusion within society.
Inclusion in Emergency Response Mechanisms and Safeguarding Civic Freedoms: Intersex Asia’s engagement at 9th Asia Centre International Conference
Intersex Asia participated in a panel discussion on 23rd August 2024 at the Asia Centre’s 9th International Conference, “Shrinking Civic Space in Asia: Stories of Resistance and Pushback,” held in Bangkok, Thailand