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Intersex Human Rights Australia

Intersex Human Rights Australia (IHRA) is a national charity by and for people with innate variations of sex characteristics. They were formerly known as OII Australia. They promote human rights, health, and bodily autonomy.

Vision and mission

IHRA's goal is to help create a society where intersex people (people with innate variations of sex characteristics/differences of sex development) are not stigmatised, and where their rights are recognised. They promote human rights and bodily autonomy through advocacy, policy and information provision, education, and peer support. They work across Australia and internationally.

How IHRA can help

IHRA champion the needs of people with innate variations of sex characteristics and their families. They provide policy advice and education and training services, and work with institutions to promote quality research, and improve services, data and practices.

They also collaborate with peer-led support and advocacy charities for individuals and families: Intersex Peer Support Australia, and the Intersex Trust Aotearoa New Zealand.

Information lines / help lines

  • Please contact via email at: info@ihra.org.au

Recommended links

Last reviewed: April 2021

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Clinical guidelines – Intersex Human Rights Australia

Are clinical guidelines enough to eliminate human rights violations against intersex people in medical settings? Reviewing the evidence, we believe they are inadequate, and their prerequisites do not exist.

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Identification documents – Intersex Human Rights Australia

A briefing and guidance on understanding and respecting the diverse sex classifications and gender identities of people with intersex variations.

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Health and wellbeing – Intersex Human Rights Australia

An introduction to the health and well-being of people with innate variations of sex characteristics, with links to third party resources published by the Australian Humans Commission and clinical bodies.

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Let’s talk about intersex, animation – Intersex Human Rights Australia

Thank you to Rochelle Oh for creating this exceptionally good animated introduction to intersex.

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Genomics and genetic selection – Intersex Human Rights Australia

Many intersex traits are genetic, with an identified origin. The elimination of such traits from the gene pool is an established and growing phenomenon.

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Domestic and family violence – Intersex Human Rights Australia

A briefing paper on domestic and family violence and intersex people.

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What is intersex? – Intersex Human Rights Australia

A briefing on working, Australian and international definitions of intersex.

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YOUth & I intersex youth publication – Intersex Human Rights Australia

In YOUth & I, intersex youth tell their own stories, how they want to and in their own way. YOUth & I is an Australian publication created and edited by Steph Lum, and supported by the ACT Capital of Equality grants program. Download a free copy.

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Inclusive practice – Intersex Human Rights Australia

Guides to inclusive practice, to help make your service, program or project intersex-friendly.

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Healthcare pathways – Intersex Human Rights Australia

These health and wellbeing resources work together to visually map established healthcare needs and highlight potential gaps in services.

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