Intersex Human Rights Australia

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Intersex Human Rights Australia (IHRA) is a national advocacy organization in Australia that focuses on the human rights of intersex individuals. The organization was founded in 1985 and was originally known as the Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome Support Group Australia (AISSGA). It was later renamed to Organization Intersex International Australia (OII Australia) before adopting its current name in 2018.

History

Intersex Human Rights Australia was established to provide support and advocacy for individuals with intersex variations and their families. The organization has played a significant role in raising awareness about intersex issues and advocating for the rights of intersex people in Australia and internationally.

Mission and Objectives

The primary mission of IHRA is to promote the human rights and well-being of intersex individuals. The organization aims to:

• Advocate for the rights of intersex people to bodily autonomy and physical integrity.
• Provide information and support to intersex individuals and their families.
• Raise awareness about intersex issues within the broader community.
• Work towards the elimination of discrimination and harmful practices against intersex people.

Advocacy and Campaigns

IHRA has been involved in various advocacy efforts and campaigns, including:

• Lobbying for legal reforms to protect the rights of intersex individuals.
• Promoting the inclusion of intersex issues in national and international human rights frameworks.
• Campaigning against non-consensual medical interventions on intersex infants and children.
• Collaborating with other human rights organizations to advance the rights of intersex people.

Key Achievements

Some of the key achievements of IHRA include:

• Contributing to the development of the Darlington Statement, a joint consensus statement by intersex organizations and advocates in Australia and New Zealand.
• Successfully advocating for the inclusion of intersex issues in the Australian Human Rights Commission's work.
• Raising public awareness about intersex issues through media appearances, publications, and public speaking engagements.

See Also

• Intersex
• Human rights
• LGBT rights in Australia
• Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome
• Darlington Statement