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Intersex inclusive policy

Intersex inclusive policy

How can you include sex diversity and intersex in your policy? And on what basis can you do so? It is often thought that ending the non-consensual, unnecessary medical treatments that are often performed on intersex children is the only thing intersex organisations work on. But in reality, sex diversity and intersex should be visible in many policy areas.

Intersex inclusive policyMiriam van der Have2021-10-21T19:48:46+00:00

What does the yellow flag mean?

What does the yellow flag mean?

The intersex community is proud of the yellow flag with the purple circle. But where does this flag come from and what is its symbolism? Download your own intersex flag here.

What does the yellow flag mean?Miriam van der Have2021-10-21T16:24:45+00:00

Intersex people tell their story

Intersex people tell their story

All over the world, intersex people are beginning to record their experiences, sometimes in writing, sometimes on video. On this page, the most beautiful publications are grouped together.

Intersex people tell their storyMiriam van der Have2021-10-21T20:40:28+00:00

Target groups

Target groups

The website offers information on different levels. Someone who has just had a child will look for different, more explanatory information than an ally wanting to raise awareness within their organization. For this reason, collection pages have been created containing entry level and advanced level articles.

Target groupsMiriam van der Have2021-10-13T13:45:54+00:00

Lists and overviews

Lists and overviews Sometimes information fits every reader and every page. This is certainly true of the information found in the lists

Lists and overviewsMiriam van der Have2021-10-06T14:25:25+00:00

Parents

Parents

This collection page provides access to pages of information of interest to parents.

ParentsMiriam van der Have2021-10-21T19:05:05+00:00

Sports & Intersex

Sports & Intersex

Top female athletes with androgen levels in the male range are required by sports federations to undergo medical treatment before they are allowed to compete again in women's competitions. This requirement is now under fire. The fact that doctors involved in sex testing also interfere in the medical treatment of sportswomen is an additional problem.

Sports & IntersexMiriam van der Have2021-10-21T19:30:17+00:00

Where can I find support?

Where can I find support?

Support groups often don't know what to do when it comes to intersex issues. This page tells you what you can do if you are looking for help with problems directly or indirectly related to sex diversity.

Where can I find support?Miriam van der Have2021-10-23T14:04:49+00:00

Support your intersex child – Contents

Support your intersex child – Contents

The first version of Support Your Intersex Child was written and published in 2018 by IGLYO, OII Europe, and EPA. Since then, this guide for parents of intersex children has been translated into Icelandic, French, Greek, Portuguese, Dutch and Turkish.

Support your intersex child – ContentsMiriam van der Have2021-10-19T13:23:33+00:00

Do chromosomes determine your sex?

Do chromosomes determine your sex?

Do chromosomes determine your sex? The short answer is no. But it remains a difficult topic for many people. What is up with chromosomes? And how can we better define biological sex in school and university teaching materials? This article not only explains the complexities of the diverse spectrum that is biological sex, but also addresses the problematic definition of 'man' and 'woman'.

Do chromosomes determine your sex?Miriam van der Have2021-10-21T19:37:18+00:00